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 11h 34m 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 - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:181.15:36-0.16:525:06Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:001.25:24-0.36:525:07Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:481.35:42-0.46:525:08Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:301.46:06-0.66:525:09New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:121.56:42-0.66:535:09New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:541.57:12-0.76:535:10New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:361.57:48-0.76:535:11New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:181.48:24-0.66:535:12Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:00-0.56:535:13Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:001.29:30-0.36:535:13Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:420.99:54-0.16:535:14First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:240.66:300.69:540.16:535:15First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:480.85:480.26:535:16First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:061.05:00-0.16:535:17First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:421.24:48-0.46:525:18Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:421.45:12-0.66:525:18Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:361.45:48-0.76:525:19Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:301.56:24-0.86:525:20Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:181.57:00-0.86:525:21Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:001.47:30-0.76:515:22Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:421.38:00-0.66:515:23Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:181.18:24-0.56:515:24Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:540.98:48-0.36:505:24Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:00-0.16:505:25Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:300.75:420.49:060.08:120.46:495:26Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:060.53:300.59:000.211:000.36:495:27Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:360.33:180.75:360.26:495:28Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:480.85:060.16:485:29Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:241.05:06-0.16:485:30Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:181.15:06-0.36:475:31Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:181.25:12-0.46:465:31Waning Crescent31Sat
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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