Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 1:55 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:041.610:140.56:327:18Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:391.711:500.46:337:17First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:201.81:450.46:337:16First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:061.84:070.46:347:15First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:561.85:160.36:347:14First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:521.86:020.36:357:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:581.76:350.36:367:11Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:291.76:530.46:367:10Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:181.76:550.56:377:09Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:271.66:540.66:377:07Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:291.56:540.86:387:06Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:111.012:491.45:360.86:540.96:387:05Full Moon12Wed
13Thu2:381.36:460.76:461.16:397:04Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:470.56:397:02Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:021.78:510.46:407:01Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:371.910:060.36:407:00Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:202.011:380.26:416:59Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:092.11:140.16:426:57Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:042.22:420.16:426:56Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:022.14:060.16:436:55Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:062.05:110.26:436:54Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:321.85:530.46:446:52Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:411.66:130.66:446:51Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:531.111:15 AM1.53:001.06:130.86:456:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:181.112:401.45:120.96:021.16:456:49New Moon25Tue
26Wed2:141.36:250.75:421.26:466:47New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:071.77:190.56:476:46New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:341.88:070.46:476:45Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:560.36:486:44Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:071.99:510.46:486:42Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 9:01 pm — 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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