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 5h 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 - Oct 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:330.66:496:41Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:231.79:250.56:496:40Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:571.710:290.56:506:39Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:381.811:470.56:516:37First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:241.81:060.56:516:36First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:151.82:170.56:526:35First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:101.83:220.56:526:34First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:141.74:180.56:536:33Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:411.65:010.56:546:32Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:021.55:320.76:546:30Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:441.111:03 AM1.53:561.05:540.86:556:29Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:151.212:441.45:260.86:061.06:566:28Full Moon12Mon
13Tue2:331.36:330.66:041.26:566:27Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:281.87:330.46:576:26Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:330.26:586:25Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:012.09:390.16:586:24Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:402.110:550.16:596:23Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:252.112:180.17:006:21Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:132.11:350.27:006:20Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:032.02:450.37:016:19Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:531.83:480.47:026:18Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:461.64:350.57:026:17Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:291.311:571.24:560.77:036:16Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:591.311:451.23:371.15:000.97:046:15Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:141.210:281.34:120.93:571.06:045:14Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:371.25:040.73:491.16:055:14New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:251.55:430.56:065:13New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:451.76:190.46:075:12New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:131.76:560.36:075:11New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:441.87:350.26:085:10Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:201.88:190.26:095:09Waxing 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 4:53 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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