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 3h 10m 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 - Jun 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:031.112:240.76:390.75:547:52First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:411.36:280.55:547:53Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:061.46:240.35:547:53Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:261.66:330.15:547:54Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:031.76:540.05:537:54Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:441.87:22-0.15:537:55Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:261.97:54-0.25:537:55Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:072.08:29-0.25:537:56Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:472.09:06-0.25:537:56Full Moon9Sat
10Sun11:272.09:44-0.15:537:57Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:061.910:22-0.15:537:57Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:481.810:550.05:537:57Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:311.611:210.25:537:58Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:171.411:350.45:537:58Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:561.03:071.012:011.05:537:58Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:091.16:310.65:537:59Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:581.44:260.35:537:59Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:261.75:21-0.15:547:59Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:102.06:11-0.45:548:00Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:042.27:00-0.65:548:00Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:002.37:49-0.75:548:00New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:542.38:36-0.65:548:00New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:462.39:23-0.55:558:00New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:332.110:04-0.35:558:01Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:181.910:37-0.15:558:01Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:591.610:540.25:568:01Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:321.310:520.45:568:01Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:531.010:280.65:568:01First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:011.16:100.65:578:01First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:241.25:520.45:578:01First Quarter30Sat
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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