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 12h 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 - Apr 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:250.84:520.64:230.45:446:14Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:111.19:26 AM1.14:480.85:300.25:436:15New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:031.09:40 AM1.34:281.06:280.05:426:15New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:091.67:27-0.25:416:16New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:461.88:31-0.25:406:17Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:301.99:47-0.35:386:17Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:192.011:12-0.25:376:18Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:112.05:366:18First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:061.812:34-0.25:356:19First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:001.61:480.05:346:20First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:571.42:530.15:336:20First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:331.23:380.35:316:21Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:300.910:121.13:460.62:470.85:306:21Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:111.011:431.03:310.84:280.65:296:22Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:391.23:040.95:200.45:286:23Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:021.46:000.25:276:23Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:161.56:370.15:266:24Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:421.77:140.05:256:25Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:141.87:560.05:246:25Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:501.88:440.15:236:26Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:301.89:440.15:226:27Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:151.810:530.25:216:27Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:021.711:560.25:206:28Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:521.75:196:28Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:431.512:460.35:186:29Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:411.31:240.45:176:30Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:101.11:510.65:166:30Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:391.010:201.12:080.72:320.75:156:31Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:201.23:100.94:580.56:147:32Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:551.45:590.26:137:32Waning Crescent30Mon
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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