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 57m 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 - Jan 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:081.67:55-0.86:525:06Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:491.48:27-0.66:525:07Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:271.28:51-0.46:525:07Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:06-0.26:525:08Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:021.09:100.06:525:09Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:350.75:220.59:000.19:500.46:535:10Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:000.43:260.78:250.26:535:10Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:300.94:540.16:535:11Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:001.04:49-0.16:535:12Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:411.24:57-0.36:535:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:341.35:11-0.46:535:14Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:341.45:33-0.66:535:14Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:351.56:00-0.76:535:15Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:291.56:28-0.86:535:16New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:161.56:57-0.86:535:17New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:021.57:26-0.86:525:18New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:471.37:52-0.66:525:19New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:341.18:14-0.56:525:19Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:28-0.26:525:20Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:240.83:540.58:270.08:450.36:525:21Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:210.42:430.77:580.211:390.06:515:22First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:551.06:515:23First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:291.32:19-0.36:515:24First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:141.43:44-0.66:505:25First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:101.54:38-0.86:505:26Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:191.55:25-0.96:495:26Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:351.56:07-0.96:495:27Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:401.56:43-0.96:485:28Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:331.47:13-0.76:485:29Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:181.27:34-0.66:475:30Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:591.07:47-0.46:475:31Full Moon31Mon
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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