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 9h 01m 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 - Dec 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:382.16:24-0.76:344:55Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:242.27:12-0.76:354:55Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:102.18:01-0.76:354:55Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:542.08:52-0.66:364:55Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:361.89:43-0.46:374:55Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:28-0.36:384:55Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:161.510:59-0.16:384:55Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:521.311:130.26:394:55Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:201.08:150.811:090.36:404:55Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:370.910:410.56:414:56Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:101.05:350.46:414:56Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:331.25:160.16:424:56Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:131.35:05-0.16:434:56Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:001.55:21-0.36:434:57Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:481.65:50-0.46:444:57Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:331.76:23-0.56:454:57New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:171.76:58-0.66:454:58New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:591.87:36-0.66:464:58New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:411.78:15-0.66:464:58Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:231.68:53-0.56:474:59Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:28-0.46:474:59Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:061.49:54-0.26:485:00Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:501.07:150.610:040.010:080.66:485:00First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:310.75:400.89:470.36:495:01First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:321.15:090.26:495:01First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:571.34:08-0.26:505:02First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:411.64:31-0.56:505:03Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:351.75:12-0.86:505:03Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:341.85:56-0.96:515:04Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:301.86:38-1.06:515:05Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:231.77:20-1.06:515:05Full Moon31Fri
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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