Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 7:31 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 51m at 8:29 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 - Sep 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:071.13:461.28:060.88:150.96:327:18Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:411.39:240.76:337:17Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:561.411:000.66:347:15Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:271.612:480.56:347:14First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:061.72:370.56:357:13First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:481.74:430.46:357:12First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:371.75:380.46:367:11First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:351.76:160.36:367:09Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:511.76:410.46:377:08Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:291.76:560.46:377:07Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:441.77:070.56:387:06Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:361.67:190.66:397:04Full Moon12Tue
13Wed11:241.67:300.76:397:03Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:401.012:171.55:520.97:380.86:407:02Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:381.11:411.37:000.87:421.06:407:01Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:281.34:081.28:020.77:341.16:416:59Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:501.59:110.66:416:58Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:231.710:340.56:426:57Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:031.912:100.46:426:56Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:502.01:400.36:436:54Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:422.03:040.26:436:53Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:402.04:230.26:446:52Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:492.05:250.26:456:51Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:291.86:090.36:456:49Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:461.76:370.56:466:48Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:191.66:530.76:466:47New Moon26Tue
27Wed1:281.112:441.55:200.96:590.96:476:46New Moon27Wed
28Thu1:011.22:151.46:360.86:551.16:476:44New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:481.37:340.66:401.26:486:43Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:290.56:496:42Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 2:00 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 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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