Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 3h 14m at 7:31 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:31 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Oct 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:282.01:320.26:496:42Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:192.02:540.26:496:40Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:131.94:130.36:506:39Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:141.85:140.46:506:38Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:431.65:510.56:516:37Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:191.56:070.76:526:35Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:481.111:34 AM1.53:541.16:120.96:526:34New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:361.212:471.45:270.96:131.06:536:33New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:101.32:051.36:240.86:111.16:536:32New Moon9Sat
10Sun3:271.37:090.66:051.26:546:31New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:361.77:520.56:556:30Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:350.56:556:28Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:051.79:220.46:566:27Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:401.810:200.46:576:26Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:201.811:300.56:576:25First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:051.812:430.56:586:24First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:541.81:480.56:596:23First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:471.72:450.56:596:22First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:471.63:350.67:006:21Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:081.54:160.67:016:20Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:151.211:531.22:351.14:460.87:016:19Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:311.311:151.24:220.95:070.97:026:18Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:081.35:360.75:171.17:036:17Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:021.36:350.45:071.27:036:16Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:081.97:300.27:046:15Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:422.08:250.17:056:14Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:260.07:066:13Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:222.110:340.07:066:12Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:062.111:500.07:076:11Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:532.01:010.17:086:10Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:411.91:020.26:095:09Third Quarter31Sun
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 2:31 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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