Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:31 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 03m 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 - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:102.14:42-0.16:327:18Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:112.15:45-0.16:337:17Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:262.06:320.06:337:16Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:221.97:050.26:347:15Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:051.87:230.46:357:13Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:161.67:240.66:357:12New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:051.012:251.54:390.97:170.86:367:11New Moon7Thu
8Fri1:321.01:461.36:130.87:081.06:367:10New Moon8Fri
9Sat3:141.27:140.76:541.16:377:08Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:070.66:377:07Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:121.69:010.56:387:06Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:441.710:050.56:387:05Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:231.811:280.56:397:03Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:091.91:070.46:397:02First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:001.92:490.46:407:01First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:541.94:280.36:417:00First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:531.95:170.36:416:58First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:031.85:450.46:426:57Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:411.76:040.56:426:56Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:401.76:170.66:436:55Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:171.011:15 AM1.63:341.06:250.86:436:53Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:201.112:581.45:270.86:231.16:446:52Full Moon22Fri
23Sat2:571.36:420.56:051.26:446:51Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:351.97:470.36:456:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:520.26:466:48Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:122.110:070.16:466:47Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:562.311:370.06:476:46Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:472.31:120.06:476:45Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:412.22:420.16:486:43Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:382.14:050.26:486:42Third Quarter30Sat
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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