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 11h 04m 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 - Mar 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:471.27:00-0.26:215:55Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:311.17:02-0.16:205:55Full Moon2Wed
3Thu11:211.06:580.16:195:56Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:160.56:540.35:350.36:175:57Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:330.911:17 AM0.76:470.46:400.26:165:57Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:340.711:32 AM0.96:320.67:420.16:155:58Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:001.18:530.06:145:59Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:361.310:22-0.16:135:59Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:201.511:58-0.36:126:00Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:101.66:106:01Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:071.71:31-0.46:096:01Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:111.73:01-0.56:086:02Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:301.74:13-0.56:076:03Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:161.65:05-0.56:066:03Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:061.45:41-0.36:056:04Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:431.36:050.06:036:04New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:270.66:130.34:590.46:026:05New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:301.111:12 AM0.96:040.66:200.16:016:06New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:260.910:52 AM1.25:340.87:290.06:006:06Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:141.48:38-0.15:586:07Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:481.69:58-0.25:576:08Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:291.711:31-0.25:566:08Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:151.75:556:09First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:041.71:13-0.15:546:09First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:571.63:00-0.15:526:10First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:561.54:15-0.15:516:11First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:101.45:060.05:506:11Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:181.35:430.15:496:12Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:381.26:030.25:486:13Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:150.75:570.42:280.75:466:13Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:280.75:400.64:170.55:456:14Full Moon31Thu
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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