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 6h 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 - Nov 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:472.09:260.16:105:08Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:350.16:115:07Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:331.911:460.26:125:06Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:221.812:440.26:125:06Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:141.71:290.36:135:05Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:071.52:010.46:145:04Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:131.310:221.12:220.66:155:03Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:131.19:391.11:551.02:310.86:165:03Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:101.18:221.33:380.72:201.06:165:02Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:201.64:420.36:175:02Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:441.85:330.06:185:01New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:182.16:23-0.26:195:00New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:582.27:16-0.46:205:00New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:422.38:13-0.56:214:59Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:292.39:19-0.56:214:59Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:32-0.46:224:58Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:192.111:40-0.36:234:58First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:101.912:35-0.16:244:58First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:571.61:130.26:254:57First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:351.39:521.01:270.46:264:57First Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:250.99:131.16:230.91:150.76:264:57Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:491.25:310.66:274:56Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:021.45:200.36:284:56Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:021.65:400.06:294:56Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:261.76:06-0.16:304:55Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:571.86:35-0.36:314:55Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:311.87:07-0.36:314:55Full Moon27Sat
28Sun10:081.87:44-0.36:324:55Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:471.88:26-0.36:334:55Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:281.89:15-0.26:344:55Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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