Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 10:05 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 58m at 12:55 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jan 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:501.67:13-0.86:525:06New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:331.47:48-0.76:525:07New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:121.28:18-0.56:525:08Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:461.08:41-0.36:525:08Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:55-0.16:525:09Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:140.75:350.68:570.09:220.56:535:10First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:250.55:350.78:450.26:535:11First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:190.85:150.26:535:11First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:210.95:080.06:535:12First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:561.05:24-0.26:535:13Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:461.15:43-0.36:535:14Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:441.26:00-0.46:535:15Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:391.26:13-0.56:535:15Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:261.36:26-0.56:535:16Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:071.36:43-0.56:525:17Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:461.37:02-0.56:525:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:251.27:23-0.56:525:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:051.17:44-0.46:525:20Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:470.98:04-0.36:525:21Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:450.48:19-0.17:090.46:515:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:330.73:410.58:260.09:140.36:515:22Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:220.42:570.78:120.211:520.16:515:23Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:100.13:200.94:380.16:505:24Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:581.13:58-0.26:505:25Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:481.34:02-0.46:505:26Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:491.44:43-0.66:495:27Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:021.45:22-0.76:495:28Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:121.45:59-0.86:485:28Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:111.36:32-0.76:485:29New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:011.26:59-0.66:475:30New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:461.17:20-0.46:475:31New 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 5:30 pm — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 maximum.

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 (15% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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