Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 6h 06m at 6:01 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:341.98:48-0.16:147:49New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:181.89:010.16:157:48New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:591.69:080.36:157:48Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:401.49:070.56:167:47Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:480.81:261.27:250.88:580.76:177:46Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:091.02:211.08:560.78:340.86:177:45Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:291.210:410.66:187:44First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:521.412:390.56:187:44First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:271.52:250.36:197:43First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:091.74:250.26:207:42First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:591.85:260.06:207:41First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:581.96:07-0.16:217:40Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:091.96:42-0.26:217:39Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:242.07:13-0.26:227:38Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:312.07:40-0.16:237:37Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:301.98:030.16:237:36Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:281.88:200.36:247:35Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:351.58:240.66:247:34Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:120.92:311.27:340.78:110.86:257:33Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:431.29:110.56:267:32Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:511.511:050.36:267:31Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:241.81:050.26:277:30Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:062.02:530.06:277:29Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:552.14:28-0.16:287:27Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:502.15:36-0.26:287:26Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:542.06:27-0.16:297:25Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:192.07:080.06:307:24Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:021.97:390.16:307:23Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:141.87:550.36:317:22New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:091.77:570.56:317:21New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:031.57:530.76:327:19New 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 11:59 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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