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 4h 45m 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 - Jun 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:321.95:547:52Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:191.712:090.05:547:53First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:091.412:420.25:547:53First Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:241.14:051.11:020.41:011.05:537:54First Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:151.11:050.73:350.75:537:54First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:251.44:550.35:537:55Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:361.75:50-0.15:537:55Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:132.06:41-0.45:537:56Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:582.27:31-0.65:537:56Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:462.48:23-0.75:537:57Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:342.49:17-0.65:537:57Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:232.410:14-0.55:537:57Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:112.211:08-0.35:537:58Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:572.011:52-0.15:537:58Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:391.75:537:58Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:121.412:180.25:537:59Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:231.112:220.45:537:59Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:451.112:020.66:390.75:547:59Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:131.26:230.45:548:00Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:341.46:200.25:548:00Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:581.66:280.05:548:00Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:381.76:48-0.15:548:00Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:231.87:16-0.25:558:00Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:081.97:48-0.25:558:01New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:522.08:23-0.35:558:01New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:342.09:00-0.35:568:01New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:152.09:37-0.25:568:01New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:552.010:12-0.25:568:01Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:371.810:430.05:578:01Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:201.611:060.25:578:01Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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