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 11h 13m 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 - Mar 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:171.26:04-0.26:215:54Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:211.26:11-0.26:205:55Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:221.16:160.06:195:56New Moon3Sat
4Sun1:100.56:220.14:390.36:185:56New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:230.66:240.35:570.26:175:57New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:320.811:10 AM0.96:180.57:050.06:165:58New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:360.711:33 AM1.15:530.78:17-0.16:145:58Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:091.49:44-0.26:135:59Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:531.511:24-0.36:126:00Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:421.76:116:00First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:361.71:03-0.46:106:01First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:341.62:41-0.46:096:02First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:411.54:02-0.46:076:02Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:231.44:56-0.36:066:03Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:021.25:32-0.16:056:04Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:251.15:480.16:046:04Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:030.75:470.34:150.56:036:05Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:350.85:380.55:290.36:016:06Full Moon18Sun
19Mon1:070.910:30 AM1.05:260.76:230.26:006:06Full Moon19Mon
20Tue2:370.810:34 AM1.15:080.87:120.15:596:07Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:581.38:010.05:586:07Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:311.48:590.05:566:08Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:091.510:130.15:556:09Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:541.511:450.15:546:09Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:431.55:536:10Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:351.51:240.15:526:10Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:301.53:210.15:506:11Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:331.44:170.15:496:12Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:071.34:400.25:486:12Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:031.24:450.35:476:13Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:220.710:351.14:490.42:480.65:466:14Waning Crescent31Sat
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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