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 11h 07m 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 - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:021.29:34-0.36:525:06Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:440.95:510.69:320.010:420.46:525:07First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:100.54:370.88:480.26:525:07First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:091.14:250.06:525:08First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:361.34:24-0.36:535:09First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:201.54:52-0.66:535:10Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:151.55:28-0.86:535:10Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:161.66:05-0.86:535:11Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:131.66:41-0.96:535:12Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:031.57:14-0.86:535:13Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:461.57:43-0.76:535:14Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:251.48:08-0.66:535:15Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:031.28:28-0.56:535:15Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:411.08:42-0.36:535:16Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:50-0.16:535:17Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:200.84:580.48:480.07:410.36:525:18Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:020.62:380.58:320.210:110.26:525:19Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:480.32:450.75:360.26:525:20Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:141.012:320.06:525:20Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:521.12:28-0.26:515:21Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:411.33:48-0.46:515:22Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:401.44:35-0.66:515:23Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:481.55:17-0.86:505:24Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:551.65:58-0.96:505:25Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:551.66:36-1.06:505:26New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:501.57:11-0.96:495:27New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:441.37:42-0.76:495:27New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:391.18:05-0.56:485:28Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:540.48:14-0.26:400.36:485:29Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:430.73:020.58:030.18:500.16:475:30Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:450.32:140.87:170.311:36-0.16:475:31Waxing 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 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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