Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 9:59 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 12:10 pm (1.8 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 - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:121.16:30-0.46:465:32Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:561.16:41-0.46:465:33Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:341.16:50-0.46:455:33Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:101.17:03-0.36:445:34Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:481.07:16-0.26:445:35Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:280.97:30-0.16:435:36Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:350.47:420.06:350.36:425:37Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:120.71:500.57:500.17:550.26:415:38Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:020.51:510.77:490.29:390.26:415:39Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:590.32:200.94:480.311:420.06:405:39Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:571.06:395:40Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:421.21:28-0.26:385:41Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:371.33:09-0.46:375:42Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:451.34:17-0.56:375:43Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:091.45:05-0.66:365:43Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:291.35:43-0.66:355:44Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:371.36:15-0.56:345:45New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:391.16:41-0.36:335:46New Moon18Sun
19Mon2:270.46:59-0.14:540.46:325:47New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:180.57:100.16:170.36:315:47Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:120.72:060.67:110.27:290.26:305:48Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:520.51:150.87:040.38:490.26:295:49Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:250.910:350.16:285:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:551.06:275:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:331.12:480.06:265:51First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:151.13:55-0.16:255:52First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:041.14:43-0.16:245:52First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:051.15:21-0.16:235:53Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:351.15:51-0.16:225:54Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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 5:04 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 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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