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 3h 57m 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 - May 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:211.910:430.06:127:33Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:061.911:540.06:117:34Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:551.96:107:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:471.812:590.16:097:35First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:421.71:520.16:087:36First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:441.52:340.26:087:36First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:231.23:060.46:077:37Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:491.111:271.13:240.73:580.76:067:38Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:311.23:180.95:230.46:057:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:071.66:230.06:047:39Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:301.97:17-0.36:047:40Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:052.28:11-0.56:037:40Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:462.39:09-0.56:027:41Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:312.410:14-0.56:027:42Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:192.311:26-0.46:017:42Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:092.26:017:43Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:582.012:34-0.26:007:43Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:441.71:290.05:597:44Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:221.42:060.35:597:45Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:411.12:200.55:587:45Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:171.110:550.92:100.76:540.85:587:46Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:541.21:350.96:180.55:577:47Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:551.46:190.35:577:47Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:341.66:410.15:577:48Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:581.77:080.05:567:48New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:301.97:40-0.15:567:49New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:052.08:16-0.15:557:50New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:432.08:57-0.15:557:50New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:222.09:43-0.15:557:51Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:032.010:35-0.15:557:51Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:462.011:25-0.15:547:52Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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