Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 5:56 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 5:55 am (2.1 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 - Apr 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:161.58:460.05:446:14Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:531.69:550.05:436:15Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:381.711:190.05:426:16Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:281.75:406:16First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:221.712:450.05:396:17First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:211.72:040.05:386:17First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:271.63:120.05:376:18First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:001.54:000.15:366:19Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:341.34:320.25:356:19Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:350.810:381.24:510.43:070.75:336:20Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:240.94:580.74:460.45:326:20Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:381.19:33 AM1.24:461.05:550.15:316:21Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:451.66:56-0.15:306:22Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:151.97:58-0.35:296:22Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:532.19:08-0.45:286:23Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:382.210:30-0.35:276:24Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:282.211:56-0.35:266:24Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:222.15:256:25Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:161.91:17-0.25:236:25Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:101.72:330.05:226:26Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:061.43:360.25:216:27Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:471.24:150.45:206:27Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:471.010:201.14:150.63:010.95:196:28Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:211.111:521.13:500.84:330.65:186:29Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:281.23:161.05:210.45:176:29New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:531.45:580.25:166:30New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:081.66:330.15:156:31New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:341.78:100.06:147:31New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:051.88:520.06:147:32Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:401.99:410.06:137:32Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 11:55 am — 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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