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 5h 25m at 5:11 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Aug 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:541.76:340.06:147:49Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:591.87:03-0.16:157:49Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:101.87:27-0.16:157:48Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:111.97:47-0.16:167:47Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:011.98:050.06:167:46Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:461.88:210.16:177:45Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:311.78:340.26:187:45Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:201.58:400.56:187:44Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:130.91:211.27:270.88:350.76:197:43Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:281.13:160.99:070.68:040.86:197:42Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:231.311:060.56:207:41Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:511.61:080.26:217:40Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:301.92:530.06:217:39Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:182.04:28-0.26:227:38Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:142.15:36-0.36:227:37Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:212.16:28-0.36:237:36Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:452.17:10-0.26:247:35Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:122.07:42-0.16:247:34Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:221.98:030.16:257:33New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:221.78:120.46:257:32New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:241.58:110.66:267:31New Moon21Tue
22Wed3:090.91:471.36:390.88:020.86:277:30Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:151.03:341.17:540.77:450.96:277:29Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:071.39:040.66:287:28Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:271.410:240.56:287:27Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:001.612:040.56:297:26First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:401.71:540.46:297:24First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:261.84:220.36:307:23First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:171.85:270.26:307:22First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:151.86:070.26:317:21Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:251.86:360.26:327:20Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8744756)

Common Questions About Ship Island, MS Tides

Show All
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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA