Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 6:47 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 15m at 7:08 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Aug 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:381.98:570.06:147:49Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:181.89:170.16:147:49Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:571.79:320.26:157:48Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:371.59:420.46:167:47Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:201.39:440.66:167:46Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:420.92:081.18:180.89:350.76:177:46Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:131.03:040.910:230.78:280.86:177:45Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:251.212:350.66:187:44Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:551.52:150.46:197:43Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:341.73:430.26:197:42Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:221.84:570.06:207:41Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:232.05:54-0.26:207:40Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:352.16:42-0.36:217:39Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:482.17:25-0.36:227:38Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:542.18:03-0.36:227:37New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:542.08:36-0.16:237:36New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:531.88:590.26:237:35New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:591.69:080.56:247:34Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:180.92:431.27:510.88:530.86:257:33Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:081.15:491.09:470.67:570.96:257:32Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:401.412:070.56:267:31First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:061.72:150.36:267:30First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:431.94:030.16:277:29First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:271.95:140.06:287:28First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:181.96:070.06:287:27Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:221.96:500.06:297:26Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:461.97:250.06:297:25Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:111.87:520.16:307:23Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:101.88:080.26:307:22Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:551.78:160.46:317:21Full Moon30Tue
31Wed11:361.68:210.56:317:20Full Moon31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8744756)

Common Questions About Ship Island, MS Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ship Island, MS today?

Slack tide in Ship Island, MS is approximately 12:57 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ship Island, MS?

Ship Island, MS is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Ship Island, MS tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Ship Island, MS?

Tide predictions for Ship Island, MS come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Ship Island, MS?

Tide data for Ship Island, MS is sourced from NOAA Station #8744756. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8744756.

What is the moon phase in Ship Island, MS tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ship Island, MS is Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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