Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 9:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 43m at 1:35 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:531.67:120.05:578:01Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:311.77:260.05:588:01Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:101.77:420.05:588:01New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:471.78:020.05:588:01New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:241.78:240.05:598:01New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:591.78:480.05:598:01New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:351.79:120.16:008:01Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:121.69:360.26:008:00Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:501.49:570.36:018:00Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:301.310:140.46:018:00Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:131.110:240.56:028:00First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:481.02:580.812:360.86:028:00First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:071.26:350.56:037:59First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:351.44:370.36:037:59First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:181.65:180.16:047:59Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:111.76:01-0.16:047:58Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:111.96:43-0.36:057:58Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:102.07:23-0.36:067:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:032.08:02-0.36:067:57Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:541.98:38-0.26:077:57Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:411.89:080.06:077:56Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:271.59:300.26:087:56Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:081.39:410.46:087:55Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:441.01:401.08:580.99:360.66:097:55Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:441.19:050.76:107:54Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:211.25:160.56:107:53Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:531.35:410.36:117:53Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:191.56:100.26:117:52Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:011.56:390.16:127:52Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:571.67:050.16:137:51Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:021.67:240.16:137:50Waning 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 5:19 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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