Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 9:50 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:38 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Aug 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:081.88:130.06:147:49Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:491.78:230.26:157:48Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:271.68:310.36:157:48Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:051.48:370.56:167:47Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:300.812:441.36:430.88:390.66:177:46Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:060.91:261.17:590.88:350.76:177:45Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:141.02:100.99:170.78:170.86:187:44Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:311.211:000.66:187:44Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:041.412:590.56:197:43Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:441.54:460.46:207:42Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:291.75:030.26:207:41Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:211.75:340.16:217:40Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:241.86:050.06:217:39Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:381.96:350.06:227:38Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:541.97:030.06:237:37Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:001.87:280.16:237:36New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:031.77:480.36:247:35New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:091.58:000.56:247:34New Moon18Wed
19Thu2:560.91:501.36:580.78:000.86:257:33Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:521.14:071.18:230.67:420.96:267:32Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:361.49:570.56:267:31Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:051.611:550.36:277:30First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:451.82:010.26:277:29First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:311.93:550.16:287:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:201.95:090.16:287:26First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:161.96:030.16:297:25Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:261.86:440.16:307:24Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:271.77:150.26:307:23Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:581.77:320.46:317:22Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:531.67:310.56:317:21Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:431.57:280.76:327:19Full Moon31Tue
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 1:44 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 23% 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 Crescent (23% 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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