Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:35 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 38m at 5:58 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Feb 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:211.44:30-0.66:465:32Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:321.55:13-0.76:455:33Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:441.65:51-0.86:445:34Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:481.66:27-0.96:445:35New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:451.56:59-0.86:435:36New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:421.37:26-0.66:425:37New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:441.07:45-0.46:425:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:010.47:51-0.16:480.26:415:38Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:150.71:450.67:360.28:400.16:405:39Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:360.41:320.96:390.410:56-0.16:395:40Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:591.26:395:41First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:391.41:11-0.46:385:42First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:251.53:03-0.56:375:42First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:191.54:15-0.76:365:43First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:251.55:10-0.76:355:44Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:541.45:55-0.76:345:45Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:231.36:31-0.66:335:46Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:221.36:59-0.56:325:46Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:091.27:14-0.36:315:47Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:531.17:18-0.26:305:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:400.47:170.04:460.36:295:49Full Moon21Tue
22Wed1:530.47:130.26:060.26:285:49Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:510.711:51 AM0.67:040.47:100.26:275:50Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:570.612:070.86:470.58:170.16:265:51Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:371.09:380.06:255:52Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:141.211:16-0.16:245:52Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:581.36:235:53Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:481.412:54-0.26:225:54Third Quarter28Tue
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 71% 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 (71% 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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