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 10h 15m 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 - Dec 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:152.08:59-0.66:344:55Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:55-0.56:354:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:021.910:44-0.36:364:55Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:491.611:19-0.16:364:55First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:321.28:470.911:340.26:374:55First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:430.911:200.56:384:55First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:291.25:170.46:394:55Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:141.44:480.06:394:55Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:481.75:12-0.36:404:55Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:311.85:46-0.66:414:56Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:161.96:23-0.76:424:56Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:001.97:02-0.76:424:56Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:431.97:41-0.76:434:56Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:241.88:22-0.66:444:57Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:051.79:03-0.56:444:57Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:441.59:42-0.46:454:57Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:14-0.26:454:58Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:231.310:340.06:464:58Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:001.010:410.16:464:59Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:340.87:290.710:310.36:474:59Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:310.86:100.46:484:59Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:501.05:230.26:485:00Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:281.24:20-0.16:495:00Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:161.44:41-0.36:495:01Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:091.65:17-0.66:495:02Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:031.75:57-0.76:505:02New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:541.86:39-0.96:505:03New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:431.87:23-0.96:515:03New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:301.88:06-0.96:515:04New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:181.68:48-0.86:515:05Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:23-0.66:515:05Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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