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 12h 45m 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 - May 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:121.78:470.16:127:33New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:471.89:290.26:117:33Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:251.810:170.26:107:34Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:061.711:110.26:107:35Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:501.76:097:35Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:371.612:030.36:087:36First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:261.412:480.46:077:37First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:221.21:250.56:067:37First Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:271.15:481.01:530.62:320.96:067:38First Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:021.111:491.02:120.84:110.76:057:39Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:531.32:161.05:190.46:047:39Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:591.56:120.16:037:40Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:301.87:02-0.16:037:41Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:072.07:51-0.26:027:41Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:472.18:42-0.36:027:42Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:302.19:35-0.26:017:43Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:132.110:31-0.16:007:43Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:581.911:250.06:007:44Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:401.75:597:44Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:181.512:100.25:597:45Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:411.212:400.45:587:46Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:391.29:150.912:520.67:080.85:587:46Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue9:321.212:450.86:530.65:577:47Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:311.36:500.55:577:48Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:111.46:470.35:567:48Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:481.66:570.25:567:49Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:101.77:170.15:567:49New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:411.87:420.05:557:50New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:151.88:110.05:557:50New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:501.88:430.05:557:51New Moon30Tue
31Wed11:251.89:180.15:547:52Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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