Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 5h 06m at 9:35 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:10 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:101.22:280.46:127:33Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:591.110:401.13:020.63:430.96:117:34Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:481.23:200.85:160.66:107:34Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:221.010:25 AM1.33:191.06:130.46:097:35Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:031.57:000.26:087:36New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:181.77:430.06:087:36New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:461.88:250.06:077:37New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:191.99:090.06:067:38Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:541.99:560.16:057:38Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:311.810:460.16:057:39Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:101.711:380.26:047:40Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:501.66:037:40First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:321.512:250.46:027:41First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:131.31:030.56:027:42First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:551.11:320.66:017:42First Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:271.110:270.91:510.77:410.96:017:43Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:191.111:561.02:020.84:490.76:007:44Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:391.22:020.95:320.55:597:44Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:561.46:090.35:597:45Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:201.66:460.25:587:45Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:521.77:240.05:587:46Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:261.88:05-0.15:577:47Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:031.98:49-0.15:577:47Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:422.09:37-0.15:577:48Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:241.910:29-0.15:567:48Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:081.911:200.05:567:49Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:531.75:557:50Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:371.412:050.25:557:50Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:161.23:101.212:390.412:451.15:557:51Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:391.210:000.812:570.67:190.85:557:51Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:301.312:550.86:330.55:547:52Waning Crescent31Sat
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 4:52 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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