Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 40m at 9:48 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 2:48 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - May 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:281.89:030.16:127:33Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:051.89:510.16:117:34Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:471.810:460.16:107:34Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:311.811:430.26:097:35Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:201.76:087:36First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:121.512:340.36:077:36First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:091.31:160.46:077:37First Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:241.15:281.01:480.62:201.06:067:38First Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:001.211:391.02:070.84:130.76:057:38Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:131.32:040.95:260.46:047:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:011.66:200.16:047:40Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:291.87:09-0.16:037:40Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:052.07:57-0.26:027:41Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:442.18:45-0.26:027:42Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:242.19:35-0.26:017:42Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:062.010:27-0.16:017:43Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:471.911:170.16:007:44Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:271.711:590.35:597:44Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:041.55:597:45Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:351.312:290.45:587:45Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:001.112:450.65:587:46Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:361.112:480.77:030.85:577:47Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:321.26:510.65:577:47Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:001.36:200.45:577:48Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:121.56:240.35:567:48Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:431.66:480.25:567:49Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:181.77:170.15:557:50New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:541.87:480.05:557:50New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:311.98:23-0.15:557:51New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:081.99:00-0.15:547:51New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:461.99:400.05:547:52Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 12:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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