Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 4:54 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 4:56 am (2.0 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 - Apr 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:351.53:57-0.25:456:14Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:361.34:400.05:436:15Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:450.810:331.25:020.32:500.75:426:15Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:000.95:030.64:460.45:416:16New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:201.19:59 AM1.14:440.95:550.25:406:16New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:511.46:510.05:396:17New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:131.77:45-0.15:376:18New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:451.88:41-0.15:366:18Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:221.99:48-0.15:356:19Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:051.911:100.05:346:19Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:521.85:336:20First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:431.712:390.05:326:21First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:361.62:110.15:316:21First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:311.53:330.25:296:22First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:371.34:270.35:286:23Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:481.24:540.45:276:23Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:570.910:151.24:370.62:060.85:266:24Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:150.911:421.14:140.83:510.65:256:24Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:421.13:541.04:550.45:246:25Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:461.45:440.25:236:26Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:111.66:310.05:226:26Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:421.87:20-0.25:216:27Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:192.08:16-0.25:206:28Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:012.19:22-0.35:196:28Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:492.210:39-0.25:186:29Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:412.16:177:30Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:362.012:53-0.26:167:30Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:321.81:55-0.16:157:31Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:301.52:460.16:147:31Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:501.23:190.46:137:32Waning Crescent30Thu
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 10:55 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 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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