Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:50 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 17m at 6:23 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Apr 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:471.45:030.15:446:14Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:331.35:200.25:436:15Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:070.75:310.43:480.65:416:16Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:360.96:360.66:130.46:407:16Full Moon4Sun
5Mon2:051.111:04 AM1.26:270.97:190.16:397:17Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:201.58:21-0.16:387:17Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:501.79:27-0.26:377:18Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:291.910:45-0.36:357:19Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:152.16:347:19Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:072.112:12-0.36:337:20Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:022.01:38-0.36:327:21Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:591.83:01-0.26:317:21Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:591.64:17-0.16:307:22Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:221.45:150.16:297:22Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:271.25:470.36:277:23Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:140.95:490.64:400.86:267:24Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:461.05:350.85:590.56:257:24New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:291.110:44 AM1.25:101.06:480.36:247:25New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:301.47:290.26:237:26New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:471.68:080.16:227:26New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:141.78:490.06:217:27Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:461.89:370.06:207:27Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:231.910:370.16:197:28Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:061.911:490.16:187:29Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:551.86:177:29First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:471.81:030.16:167:30First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:411.72:060.26:157:31First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:391.62:580.26:147:31First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:561.43:390.36:137:32Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:591.010:051.24:070.52:340.96:127:33Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 12:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (29% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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