Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 4:41 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 4:36 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Apr 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:431.42:380.05:446:14First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:081.33:300.25:436:15Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:070.810:011.24:040.42:160.75:426:15Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:360.95:220.65:090.56:417:16Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:421.110:45 AM1.15:220.86:230.26:397:17Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:361.010:36 AM1.44:591.07:230.06:387:17Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:001.68:19-0.16:377:18Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:351.89:17-0.26:367:19Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:141.910:23-0.16:357:19Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:571.911:400.06:347:20Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:441.86:327:20Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:311.71:010.16:317:21Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:181.52:170.26:307:22Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:061.43:360.36:297:22Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:591.24:530.46:287:23Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:161.15:230.66:277:23Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:130.911:321.14:290.73:460.86:267:24Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:551.04:150.95:050.66:257:25Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:501.19:33 AM1.24:001.05:560.46:247:25Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:361.36:370.36:227:26New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:021.57:170.16:217:27New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:341.67:570.16:207:27New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:091.88:420.06:197:28New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:471.99:330.06:187:29Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:281.910:330.06:177:29Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:141.911:380.06:167:30Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:041.86:157:30Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:571.712:380.16:157:31First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:521.51:280.26:147:32First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:581.22:060.46:137:32First Quarter30Fri
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 10:38 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 43% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (43% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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