Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 9:10 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 27m at 12:41 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:111.93:100.46:496:41Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:001.84:350.46:506:40Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:541.75:320.56:506:38Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:051.66:040.66:516:37Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:111.56:110.76:516:36Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:491.111:16 AM1.43:081.16:100.96:526:35Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:371.112:181.44:491.06:121.06:536:34New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:201.21:261.35:500.86:131.16:536:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:411.36:370.76:141.26:546:31New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:021.37:190.66:091.26:546:30New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:491.78:020.56:556:29Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:470.56:566:28Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:231.89:410.46:566:27Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:021.810:470.46:576:26Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:461.912:030.46:586:24First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:351.91:130.46:586:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:291.82:160.46:596:22First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:301.73:130.47:006:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:471.64:020.57:006:20Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:471.411:501.24:400.77:016:19Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:211.311:241.34:121.05:030.97:026:18Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:021.35:350.75:111.17:026:17Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:421.76:370.47:036:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:071.97:330.27:046:15Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:402.08:280.17:056:14Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:172.18:260.06:055:13Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:582.09:310.06:065:12Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:420.16:075:11Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:411.911:510.26:085:11Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:251.812:500.36:085:10Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:081.61:380.56:095:09Third Quarter31Fri
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 4:55 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 91% 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 (91% 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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