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 1h 21m 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 - Mar 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:231.16:09-0.16:215:55Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:181.16:12-0.16:205:55Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:011.16:120.06:185:56Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:410.56:180.13:540.46:175:57Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:230.56:270.25:120.46:165:57Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:320.66:350.36:130.36:155:58Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:590.811:38 AM0.86:390.57:130.26:145:59Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:090.712:051.06:360.68:190.16:135:59Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:411.29:430.06:126:00Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:231.311:200.06:106:01Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:101.46:096:01Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:011.512:51-0.16:086:02Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:591.52:17-0.26:076:03Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:111.43:37-0.26:066:03Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:111.34:33-0.16:046:04Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:241.25:090.06:036:05Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:270.75:320.23:050.66:026:05Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:140.75:440.34:470.56:016:06New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:061.011:57 AM0.85:500.55:530.36:006:06New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:290.911:04 AM1.05:490.76:480.25:586:07New Moon20Wed
21Thu2:520.811:11 AM1.15:410.77:420.25:576:08Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:381.38:390.15:566:08Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:121.49:480.25:556:09Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:521.411:100.25:546:10Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:351.45:526:10First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:211.412:370.25:516:11First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:111.32:480.25:506:11First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:071.34:230.25:496:12First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:241.24:570.35:476:13Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:061.14:550.45:466:13Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:370.810:121.14:490.52:120.75:456:14Waxing 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 5:04 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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