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 7h 11m 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 - Dec 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:051.25:400.46:344:55Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:511.35:420.26:354:55Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:351.45:490.06:354:55Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:581.56:00-0.16:364:55Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:301.66:17-0.26:374:55Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:041.66:40-0.26:384:55Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:381.67:06-0.36:394:55Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:131.67:35-0.36:394:55Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:491.58:06-0.26:404:55Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:251.48:38-0.26:414:56Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:09-0.16:414:56Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:031.39:380.06:424:56Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:411.110:030.16:434:56Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:200.97:460.810:200.26:434:57Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:010.810:230.46:444:57Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:281.06:050.36:454:57Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:041.24:090.16:454:58Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:511.44:34-0.26:464:58Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:411.65:14-0.56:464:58Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:301.75:56-0.66:474:59New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:181.86:39-0.76:474:59New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:041.77:21-0.76:485:00New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:491.68:03-0.76:485:00Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:311.48:41-0.56:495:01Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:13-0.36:495:01Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:091.19:33-0.16:505:02Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:370.86:180.79:360.16:505:03First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:180.89:120.26:505:03First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:100.95:040.16:515:04First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:201.05:13-0.16:515:05Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:541.15:33-0.26:515:05Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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