Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 5h 55m at 9:59 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:55 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Nov 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:561.39:371.21:280.76:095:09Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:571.19:261.26:051.01:340.96:105:08Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:361.09:201.34:480.81:221.06:115:07Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:561.55:020.66:125:06Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:391.65:310.46:135:05Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:581.76:020.26:135:05Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:261.86:330.16:145:04Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:571.87:050.16:155:03Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:311.87:400.16:165:03Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:071.88:190.16:175:02Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:461.79:030.26:175:01Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:510.26:185:01Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:261.610:380.36:195:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:091.511:190.46:205:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:541.311:520.56:214:59Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:421.19:041.112:160.66:224:59Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:440.98:411.11:430.912:300.76:224:58Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:271.33:170.66:234:58Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:371.54:140.36:244:57Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:091.75:020.16:254:57Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:471.85:47-0.26:264:57New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:272.06:33-0.36:274:56New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:092.07:20-0.46:274:56New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:522.08:10-0.46:284:56Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:361.89:02-0.36:294:56Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:54-0.26:304:55Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:191.610:380.06:314:55First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:571.411:090.26:314:55First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:201.18:131.011:210.46:324:55First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:051.111:100.66:334:55First Quarter30Thu
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 5:27 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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