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 2h 55m 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 - May 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:521.111:251.13:290.74:250.86:127:33Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:151.33:070.95:470.46:117:33Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:281.56:380.16:107:34Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:351.87:21-0.16:107:35New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:022.08:03-0.26:097:35New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:352.18:47-0.26:087:36New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:122.19:35-0.26:077:37Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:522.110:31-0.16:067:37Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:352.011:360.06:067:38Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:201.96:057:39Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:081.812:390.16:047:39First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:551.61:280.26:037:40First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:421.42:020.46:037:41First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:331.22:190.66:027:41First Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:271.010:391.02:210.72:520.96:017:42Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:381.12:080.94:310.66:017:43Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:581.35:280.36:007:43Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:231.66:130.16:007:44Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:581.86:56-0.15:597:44Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:362.07:42-0.35:597:45Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:182.28:32-0.45:587:46Full Moon21Thu
22Fri11:022.39:27-0.45:587:46Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:482.310:27-0.45:577:47Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:372.211:28-0.35:577:48Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:262.15:567:48Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:151.812:19-0.15:567:49Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:581.412:550.25:567:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:061.11:100.45:557:50Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:151.212:560.76:260.65:557:50Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:321.46:070.35:557:51Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:541.76:300.05:547:52Waning Crescent31Sun
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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