Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 6:35 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 5:58 am (1.7 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 - May 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:531.77:28-0.16:127:33Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:261.98:14-0.26:117:34Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:042.19:07-0.36:107:35Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:462.210:09-0.36:097:35Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:322.211:19-0.36:087:36Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:232.26:077:36Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:172.012:28-0.26:077:37Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:101.81:25-0.16:067:38Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:041.52:090.26:057:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:151.15:061.12:350.41:491.16:047:39Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:201.211:391.02:370.74:450.76:047:40Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:361.42:001.05:520.36:037:40Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:571.66:370.06:027:41Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:141.97:19-0.26:027:42New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:462.18:01-0.36:017:42New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:222.28:44-0.36:007:43New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:012.29:32-0.26:007:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:412.110:26-0.25:597:44Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:242.111:260.05:597:45Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:091.95:587:45Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:541.812:220.15:587:46First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:391.61:040.25:577:47First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:221.41:300.45:577:47First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:061.11:410.65:577:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:551.110:570.91:360.86:550.85:567:49First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:261.21:110.94:460.55:567:49Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:301.45:320.35:557:50Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:021.66:120.05:557:50Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:411.96:54-0.25:557:51Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:222.07:37-0.35:547:51Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:052.28:25-0.45:547:52Full Moon31Tue
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 12:16 pm — 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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