Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:55 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 15h 10m at 3:28 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jan 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:110.33:490.912:090.35:46 AM0.26:525:06First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:211.14:500.06:525:07First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:061.33:34-0.36:525:08Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:021.54:24-0.66:525:08Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:051.65:10-0.86:535:09Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:071.76:54-0.97:536:10Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:031.77:37-1.07:536:11Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:561.68:16-0.97:536:11Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:451.48:52-0.77:536:12Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:20-0.57:536:13Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:311.19:36-0.37:536:14Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:110.85:350.59:370.09:280.47:536:15Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:380.55:150.79:160.17:536:16Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:340.95:050.17:536:16Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:451.05:08-0.17:526:17Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:181.15:37-0.37:526:18Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:031.26:11-0.57:526:19Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:011.26:44-0.67:526:20Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:081.37:14-0.67:526:21Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:071.37:40-0.67:516:22Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:531.37:59-0.67:516:22New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:321.28:13-0.57:516:23New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:091.28:25-0.47:506:24New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:451.18:37-0.47:506:25New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:48-0.27:506:26Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:240.95:080.38:55-0.17:160.37:496:27Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:070.73:260.48:580.08:480.27:496:28Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:560.52:550.68:490.210:410.17:486:29Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:550.33:180.85:520.27:486:29First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:531.112:50-0.17:476:30First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:371.32:38-0.37:476:31First Quarter31Thu
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 8:41 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (65% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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