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 : 6:01 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 5:11 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 - Apr 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:501.912:27-0.36:447:14First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:451.82:57-0.26:437:15First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:431.64:20-0.16:427:15First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:521.45:220.06:417:16Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:021.26:010.26:407:17Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:150.86:090.53:290.86:387:17Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:490.95:450.75:190.66:377:18Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:441.011:04 AM1.05:220.96:160.46:367:18Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:191.010:17 AM1.24:541.06:590.26:357:19Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:311.47:380.16:347:20Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:561.68:170.16:337:20Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:281.79:020.06:327:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:051.79:560.06:307:21Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:471.811:060.16:297:22Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:341.86:287:23Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:251.812:230.16:277:23Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:181.71:320.16:267:24Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:151.62:290.26:257:25Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:231.43:160.36:247:25Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:211.23:510.46:237:26Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:121.011:291.14:120.63:490.76:227:26Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:581.14:140.95:200.46:217:27Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:291.46:250.16:207:28New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:511.77:21-0.26:197:28New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:252.08:17-0.46:187:29New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:062.29:18-0.46:177:30New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:512.310:27-0.46:167:30Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:392.211:43-0.36:157:31Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:302.16:147:32Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:211.912:57-0.16:137:32First Quarter30Mon
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 11:36 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 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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