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 1h 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 - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:502.39:17-0.55:547:52Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:362.310:13-0.45:547:53Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:242.211:08-0.35:547:54Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:122.011:54-0.15:537:54Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:591.75:537:54Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:401.412:250.25:537:55Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:271.112:350.45:537:55Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:381.212:120.76:170.55:537:56Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:291.56:020.25:537:56Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:231.76:25-0.15:537:57Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:571.96:58-0.35:537:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:382.17:34-0.45:537:58New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:222.18:11-0.45:537:58New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:052.18:50-0.45:537:58New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:472.19:30-0.35:537:59New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:292.010:11-0.25:537:59Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:101.910:500.05:547:59Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:501.811:200.15:547:59Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:301.611:390.35:548:00Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:101.311:450.55:548:00First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:501.111:340.65:548:00First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:171.07:040.75:558:00First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:311.26:030.55:558:01First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:531.44:530.25:558:01Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:301.65:340.05:558:01Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:181.86:16-0.35:568:01Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:122.07:00-0.45:568:01Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:062.27:45-0.55:568:01Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:582.28:31-0.65:578:01Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:492.39:17-0.55:578:01Full Moon30Thu
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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