Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 7m at 4:54 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:55 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jan 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:001.56:30-0.66:525:06Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:481.56:54-0.76:525:07Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:301.57:24-0.76:525:08Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:121.58:00-0.66:525:09Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:481.48:24-0.66:535:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:301.38:54-0.56:535:10Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:12-0.46:535:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:121.19:30-0.26:535:12Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:540.86:000.59:300.09:360.46:535:12Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:480.53:360.79:060.26:535:13Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:481.012:360.16:535:14Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:181.32:24-0.36:535:15Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:061.53:42-0.66:535:16Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:061.74:42-0.96:535:17Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:121.85:30-1.16:525:17Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:181.86:18-1.26:525:18New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:181.87:06-1.16:525:19New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:121.67:48-1.06:525:20New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:001.48:24-0.86:525:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:481.18:48-0.56:515:22Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:00-0.26:515:23Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:300.84:300.58:480.08:360.36:515:24Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:000.43:300.68:120.26:505:24First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:000.83:480.16:505:25First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:241.03:54-0.16:505:26First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:541.24:24-0.36:495:27First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:421.24:54-0.56:495:28Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:421.35:30-0.66:485:29Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:481.36:00-0.66:485:30Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:541.46:30-0.76:475:31Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:481.47:00-0.76:465:31Full Moon31Fri
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 11:24 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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