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 4h 11m 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 - Aug 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:191.85:330.06:147:50Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:171.96:12-0.26:147:49Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:262.06:48-0.36:157:48Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:362.07:22-0.36:167:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:382.07:53-0.26:167:47Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:342.08:20-0.16:177:46Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:291.88:400.16:177:45Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:281.58:480.46:187:44Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:120.91:461.27:290.88:390.76:197:43Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:001.14:590.99:200.67:570.96:197:42Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:311.411:340.46:207:41Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:551.71:460.26:207:40Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:341.93:380.06:217:40Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:202.04:58-0.26:227:39Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:132.05:56-0.26:227:38Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:172.06:43-0.26:237:37Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:401.97:22-0.16:237:36Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:071.97:520.06:247:35Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:091.88:100.16:257:34New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:571.78:160.36:257:33New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:411.68:160.56:267:31New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:281.48:130.76:267:30New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:100.91:311.36:550.88:060.86:277:29Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:531.13:401.18:020.77:510.96:277:28Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:051.39:090.66:287:27Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:341.510:310.56:297:26Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:121.612:110.46:297:25First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:561.81:510.36:307:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:451.93:310.26:307:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:401.94:530.16:317:21First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:442.05:440.06:317:20Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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