Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 3h 28m at 6:35 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:57 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:281.212:200.56:147:50First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:521.52:060.36:147:49First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:281.73:360.06:157:48First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:151.94:54-0.26:167:47Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:142.15:56-0.46:167:46Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:262.26:48-0.56:177:46Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:422.27:34-0.56:177:45Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:512.28:14-0.46:187:44Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:532.18:47-0.16:197:43Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:521.89:080.26:197:42Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:551.59:110.56:207:41Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:260.92:271.27:370.88:530.76:207:40Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:361.15:120.99:310.78:050.96:217:39Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:431.311:510.56:227:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:001.62:120.36:227:37Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:331.74:040.26:237:37Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:131.85:110.16:237:35Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:011.86:020.06:247:34Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:591.86:440.06:257:33Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:151.87:200.06:257:32Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:391.87:470.06:267:31Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:421.88:040.16:267:30New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:281.88:130.26:277:29New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:091.78:180.46:287:28New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:511.68:210.56:287:27New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:580.912:411.46:140.88:190.76:297:26Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:311.01:501.27:380.78:090.96:297:25Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:161.28:540.66:307:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:381.510:240.56:307:22Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:121.712:080.36:317:21First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:541.91:450.16:317:20First Quarter31Mon
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 12:46 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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