Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 1m at 3:31 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:391.812:28-0.25:456:14First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:311.72:05-0.15:446:14First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:251.53:310.05:436:15First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:281.44:320.15:416:16Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:271.25:150.25:406:16Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:481.25:400.45:396:17Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:090.811:001.15:250.63:060.75:386:17Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:310.94:550.84:280.55:376:18Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:201.19:06 AM1.14:330.95:220.35:356:19Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:581.09:14 AM1.34:061.06:060.25:346:19Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:391.56:480.15:336:20Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:091.67:340.05:326:21Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:451.88:27-0.15:316:21Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:261.99:34-0.15:306:22Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:121.910:52-0.15:296:22Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:041.95:276:23Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:001.912:07-0.15:266:24Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:581.81:120.05:256:24Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:051.52:060.15:246:25Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:081.32:490.35:236:26Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:211.010:161.13:140.62:460.85:226:26Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:311.13:140.84:270.45:216:27Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:311.18:41 AM1.42:311.15:310.15:206:27New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:541.76:26-0.25:196:28New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:252.08:19-0.36:187:29New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:022.19:15-0.36:177:29New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:442.210:18-0.36:167:30Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:282.111:30-0.26:157:31Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:152.06:147:31Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:041.912:440.06:137:32First Quarter30Fri
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 10:13 pm — 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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