Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 9:05 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:41 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:271.02:031.37:200.88:230.96:327:18Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:191.14:071.18:230.88:151.06:337:17Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:301.39:320.76:337:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:591.411:000.76:347:15First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:371.512:390.66:347:14First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:191.62:100.56:357:12First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:061.73:460.46:367:11First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:001.75:020.46:367:10Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:051.75:430.36:377:09Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:271.86:130.36:377:07Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:531.86:400.36:387:06Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:041.77:030.46:387:05Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:061.77:230.66:397:04Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:391.012:161.55:370.97:380.86:397:02Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:501.12:071.46:560.87:421.06:407:01Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:371.34:151.28:070.67:311.16:407:00Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:531.59:230.56:416:59Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:251.710:550.46:426:57Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:061.912:360.36:426:56Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:532.02:090.26:436:55Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:442.03:400.26:436:54Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:382.04:590.26:446:52Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:431.95:530.36:446:51Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:251.76:280.46:456:50Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:051.66:460.66:456:49Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:171.66:530.76:466:47New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:311.112:241.54:531.06:560.96:476:46New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:151.11:391.46:060.96:561.06:476:45New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:581.36:590.76:541.16:486:44New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:221.27:460.66:451.26:486:42Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 4:53 am — 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 96% 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 (96% 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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