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 13h 31m 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 - Jun 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:232.38:47-0.55:547:52New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:112.39:39-0.45:547:53New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:592.210:30-0.35:547:53Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:452.011:140.05:547:54Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:271.711:430.25:537:54Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:011.411:500.55:537:55First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:001.111:300.75:537:55First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:171.26:230.65:537:56First Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:011.36:200.45:537:56First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:521.56:310.25:537:57Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:111.66:470.05:537:57Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:491.77:06-0.15:537:57Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:331.87:28-0.15:537:58Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:151.97:54-0.15:537:58Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:561.98:23-0.15:537:58Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:351.98:53-0.15:537:59Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:141.99:24-0.15:537:59Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:511.89:530.05:547:59Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:301.710:180.15:548:00Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:101.510:390.35:548:00Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:531.310:510.45:548:00Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:181.02:401.010:351.010:470.65:548:00Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:371.16:530.65:558:00Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:221.33:390.45:558:01Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:511.64:480.15:558:01Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:351.85:40-0.25:568:01Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:292.06:29-0.55:568:01Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:292.27:16-0.65:568:01Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:272.28:02-0.65:578:01New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:212.28:45-0.55:578:01New Moon30Sat
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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