Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 3:31 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 4:07 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jul 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:361.310:260.45:578:01Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:091.02:251.010:210.910:100.65:588:01Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:111.16:040.65:588:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:581.44:090.35:598:01Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:261.75:00-0.15:598:01Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:091.95:49-0.36:008:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:052.16:36-0.56:008:01Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:092.27:21-0.66:008:00Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:112.28:03-0.56:018:00New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:062.18:42-0.46:018:00New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:562.09:14-0.26:028:00New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:411.89:370.06:037:59Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:221.69:500.26:037:59Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:591.39:500.46:047:59Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:030.91:341.18:120.99:350.66:047:58Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:291.02:010.810:470.88:550.76:057:58First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:031.25:140.66:057:58First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:111.35:220.46:067:57First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:411.55:430.26:067:57First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:221.66:090.06:077:56Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:131.76:37-0.16:087:56Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:151.87:03-0.16:087:55Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:191.87:27-0.26:097:55Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:151.97:50-0.26:097:54Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:041.98:13-0.16:107:54Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:481.98:34-0.16:117:53Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:321.78:510.16:117:53Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:191.59:020.36:127:52Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:140.91:121.37:150.89:020.56:127:51Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:041.02:190.99:140.78:380.76:137:51Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:051.211:360.56:147:50Third Quarter31Mon
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 9:49 am — 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 54% 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 (54% 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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