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 4h 37m 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 - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:442.13:180.06:327:19First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:412.24:44-0.16:337:18First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:502.25:48-0.26:337:16Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:152.26:37-0.26:347:15Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:532.17:140.06:347:14Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:201.97:390.36:357:13Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:411.77:490.66:357:12Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:330.91:181.55:470.87:440.86:367:10Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:321.13:091.37:190.77:211.16:367:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:251.48:340.56:377:08Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:401.69:490.46:377:07Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:111.811:170.36:387:05Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:501.912:540.36:397:04Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:342.02:360.36:397:03Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:222.04:210.36:407:02Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:161.95:300.26:407:00Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:181.96:170.36:416:59Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:391.86:490.36:416:58Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:441.77:070.46:426:57Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:071.77:080.66:426:55Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:071.67:050.76:436:54New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:421.012:141.54:540.97:000.96:446:53New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:511.46:140.86:521.16:446:52New Moon23Wed
24Thu3:461.37:150.66:321.26:456:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:130.46:456:49Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:041.89:150.36:466:48Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:392.010:310.26:466:47Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:232.212:020.16:476:45First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:142.31:330.16:476:44First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:112.32:570.06:486:43First Quarter30Wed
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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