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 9h 58m 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 - Feb 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:221.37:24-0.66:465:32Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:021.37:42-0.56:465:33Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:401.27:54-0.46:455:33Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:181.08:03-0.36:445:34Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:07-0.16:445:35Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:020.83:080.38:050.17:040.26:435:36Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:530.61:240.67:530.28:400.16:425:37Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:000.41:410.86:560.310:350.06:425:38Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:121.06:415:38Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:521.212:23-0.26:405:39Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:401.41:59-0.46:395:40Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:391.63:28-0.66:385:41Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:511.64:35-0.86:385:42Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:131.75:27-0.96:375:43Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:311.66:10-0.96:365:43Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:391.56:47-0.86:355:44New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:451.37:15-0.56:345:45New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:32-0.26:335:46New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:041.02:160.57:320.16:450.26:325:46Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:060.71:040.77:110.38:220.06:315:47Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:591.010:17-0.16:305:48Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:271.26:295:49First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:051.412:24-0.26:285:49First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:491.42:27-0.46:275:50First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:381.43:52-0.46:265:51First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:361.44:51-0.56:255:52Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:551.35:37-0.56:245:52Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:441.36:15-0.46:235:53Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:571.36:44-0.36:225:54Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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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