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 7h 42m 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 - Dec 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:07-0.26:354:55Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:101.710:55-0.16:354:55Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:541.511:320.06:364:55Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:371.311:570.16:374:55Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:231.09:080.812:110.36:384:55Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:170.78:130.91:170.712:090.56:384:55Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:331.13:130.46:394:55Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:531.44:110.06:404:55Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:301.74:58-0.36:414:55Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:141.95:46-0.66:414:56New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:002.16:35-0.86:424:56New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:482.17:27-0.96:434:56New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:362.18:22-0.96:434:56Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:251.99:20-0.86:444:57Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:16-0.66:454:57Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:121.711:01-0.46:454:58Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:551.311:27-0.16:464:58First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:251.08:200.711:280.26:464:58First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:400.810:530.46:474:59First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:051.05:240.26:474:59Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:091.25:23-0.16:485:00Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:371.35:34-0.36:485:00Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:161.55:52-0.56:495:01Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:581.56:15-0.66:495:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:401.66:43-0.66:505:02Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:211.67:13-0.66:505:03Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:011.67:47-0.66:505:03Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:401.58:22-0.66:515:04Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:181.48:57-0.56:515:04Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:571.39:28-0.46:515:05Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:55-0.36:525:06Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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