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 12h 38m 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:211.35:31-0.56:465:32Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:181.35:59-0.66:455:33Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:081.46:29-0.66:455:34New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:551.47:00-0.66:445:35New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:421.37:30-0.66:435:36New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:311.17:57-0.46:425:37Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:19-0.26:425:37Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:230.84:060.58:300.08:030.36:415:38Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:190.62:470.68:230.210:280.26:405:39Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:490.96:395:40First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:201.112:56-0.16:395:41First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:021.23:27-0.36:385:42First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:551.34:25-0.56:375:42Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:031.45:10-0.66:365:43Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:231.45:49-0.66:355:44Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:341.36:22-0.66:345:45Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:281.36:48-0.56:335:45Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:131.27:09-0.46:325:46Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:551.17:24-0.26:315:47Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:370.97:360.06:305:48Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:140.47:440.16:160.36:305:49Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:210.81:370.57:470.27:230.36:295:49Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:090.61:050.77:430.48:380.26:275:50Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:530.51:300.87:120.410:170.26:265:51Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:051.06:255:51Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:451.112:020.16:245:52Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:311.21:400.06:235:53Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:261.33:23-0.16:225:54Third Quarter28Sat
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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