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 11h 17m 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 - Apr 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:231.37:070.25:456:14New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:501.48:510.26:447:15Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:241.59:410.26:427:15Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:021.510:440.26:417:16Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:451.511:580.26:407:16Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:321.56:397:17First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:211.51:110.36:387:18First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:141.42:140.36:367:18First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:151.33:080.36:357:19First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:511.23:530.46:347:19Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:510.910:421.14:260.52:560.86:337:20Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:290.94:490.74:360.66:327:21Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:091.110:29 AM1.15:030.85:470.46:317:21Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:431.110:18 AM1.35:061.06:450.26:307:22Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:411.57:380.06:287:23Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:131.78:34-0.16:277:23Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:521.89:34-0.16:267:24Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:351.910:43-0.16:257:24Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:211.911:570.06:247:25Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:101.86:237:26Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:581.61:050.16:227:26Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:451.42:020.26:217:27Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:291.22:450.46:207:28Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:031.010:171.03:110.63:000.96:197:28Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:521.111:441.03:190.85:120.76:187:29Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:471.23:130.95:570.56:177:30Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:181.36:310.46:167:30Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:551.57:030.36:157:31New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:131.67:360.26:147:31New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:411.78:100.16:137:32New Moon30Sun
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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