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 7h 19m 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 - Nov 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:271.95:140.16:095:09Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:002.26:08-0.26:105:08Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:402.37:01-0.36:115:07Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:222.47:56-0.46:125:06Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:072.38:57-0.36:125:06Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:542.210:06-0.26:135:05Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:18-0.16:145:04Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:412.012:180.16:155:04Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:261.81:020.36:165:03Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:071.51:250.56:165:02Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:431.29:361.11:260.76:175:02Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:001.09:071.16:050.91:100.86:185:01Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:291.24:440.76:195:00Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:181.44:400.46:205:00Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:411.65:080.26:214:59Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:141.75:390.16:214:59New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:501.86:12-0.16:224:58New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:271.96:49-0.26:234:58New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:062.07:30-0.26:244:58New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:472.08:16-0.26:254:57Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:302.09:08-0.26:264:57Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:03-0.26:264:57Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:151.810:52-0.16:274:56Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:031.711:310.16:284:56First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:521.49:291.011:550.311:371.06:294:56First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:431.08:151.011:590.56:304:56First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:441.25:190.66:314:55Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:341.54:020.26:314:55Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:081.84:51-0.26:324:55Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:522.05:38-0.56:334:55Full Moon30Tue
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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