Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 5h 38m at 4:53 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:470.46:496:41Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:071.99:420.36:506:39Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:412.010:480.36:506:38Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:212.012:090.46:516:37Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:082.01:350.46:526:36Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:001.93:030.46:526:35Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:561.94:240.46:536:33Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:581.85:120.46:536:32Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:151.75:360.56:546:31Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:331.65:480.66:556:30Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:401.55:540.86:556:29Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:171.112:151.44:530.95:551.06:566:28New Moon12Tue
13Wed2:071.36:060.65:421.26:576:26New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:551.87:050.46:576:25New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:242.08:010.26:586:24New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:010.06:586:23Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:012.210:11-0.16:596:22Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:452.311:34-0.17:006:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:362.312:58-0.17:016:20First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:312.32:150.07:016:19First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:282.13:250.17:026:18First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:261.94:220.37:036:17Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:351.64:560.57:036:16Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:081.411:401.25:010.87:046:15Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:471.311:111.34:460.94:441.07:056:14Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:361.25:590.64:021.27:056:13Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:101.76:460.47:066:12Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:291.87:260.27:076:11Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:572.08:040.17:086:10Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:292.08:440.17:086:10Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:052.08:300.16:095:09Waning 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 11:38 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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