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 8h 31m 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 - Feb 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:260.97:35-0.26:465:32Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:270.47:43-0.16:280.36:455:33Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:030.73:220.57:450.17:470.36:455:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:350.52:310.67:380.29:250.26:445:35Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:570.32:140.77:090.26:435:35First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:400.93:520.16:435:36First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:171.04:20-0.16:425:37First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:011.04:51-0.26:415:38First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:541.15:20-0.36:415:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:021.15:44-0.36:405:40Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:181.26:01-0.46:395:40Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:211.26:10-0.46:385:41Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:111.26:20-0.36:375:42Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:571.16:34-0.36:365:43Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:431.06:49-0.26:365:44Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:390.47:03-0.15:300.36:355:44Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:580.57:120.16:450.26:345:45Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:380.712:510.77:150.38:040.16:335:46Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:280.51:110.97:000.49:420.06:325:47Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:461.111:39-0.16:315:47Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:281.26:305:48Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:151.31:29-0.26:295:49Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:101.43:21-0.46:285:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:181.34:29-0.46:275:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:551.35:14-0.46:265:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:441.25:48-0.46:255:52Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:551.16:10-0.26:245:53New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:591.06:23-0.16:235:53New Moon28Tue
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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