Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 3:43 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 5:01 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (40% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:522.03:300.16:327:18First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:502.04:510.06:337:17First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:592.15:47-0.16:337:16Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:242.16:31-0.16:347:15Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:552.07:040.06:347:14Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:181.97:290.36:357:12Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:401.77:420.66:367:11Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:181.01:271.56:030.87:380.96:367:10Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:441.23:361.37:340.67:111.16:377:09Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:231.58:540.46:377:07Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:481.810:230.26:387:06Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:252.012:040.16:387:05Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:102.11:460.16:397:04Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:592.23:270.16:397:02Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:522.14:510.16:407:01Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:492.05:510.16:407:00Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:591.96:350.26:416:59Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:081.87:070.36:426:57Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:021.77:230.56:426:56Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:041.67:180.76:436:55New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:551.012:051.54:041.07:080.96:436:54New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:081.01:201.45:420.86:571.06:446:52New Moon22Fri
23Sat2:511.36:440.76:441.26:446:51New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:381.67:350.66:456:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:250.56:456:49Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:081.89:210.46:466:47Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:441.910:320.36:476:46Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:282.012:000.36:476:45First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:192.11:280.26:486:44First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:152.12:490.26:486:42First Quarter30Sat
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 10:22 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 40% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (40% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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