Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:54 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 18m at 4:56 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Aug 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:121.98:40-0.16:147:49New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:531.88:530.16:147:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:311.79:020.26:157:48New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:091.59:070.46:167:47Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:511.49:060.66:167:46Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:400.91:411.17:520.88:560.76:177:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:291.02:420.99:280.78:170.86:177:45Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:421.311:250.66:187:44First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:121.51:150.46:197:43First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:501.72:490.26:197:42First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:371.94:180.06:207:41First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:342.05:27-0.26:217:40Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:432.16:19-0.36:217:39Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:022.27:03-0.46:227:38Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:192.17:40-0.36:227:37Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:262.08:10-0.16:237:36Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:321.88:290.26:237:35Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:471.58:330.66:247:34Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:220.92:491.27:290.78:160.86:257:33Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:051.25:161.09:080.67:241.06:257:32Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:531.511:030.46:267:31Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:221.71:090.26:267:30Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:011.93:050.16:277:29Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:452.04:340.06:287:28Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:342.05:380.06:287:27Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:321.96:270.06:297:26Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:471.97:070.06:297:25Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:291.87:370.16:307:23Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:451.87:550.26:307:22Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:361.77:590.46:317:21New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:191.67:560.56:317:20New Moon31Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 43% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (43% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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