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 5h 26m at 5:01 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (51% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Feb 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:100.96:465:32First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:461.03:430.06:455:33First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:291.14:03-0.26:445:34First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:191.24:30-0.46:445:35First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:201.34:58-0.56:435:36Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:321.45:26-0.66:425:36Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:441.45:53-0.76:425:37Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:471.46:19-0.76:415:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:431.36:43-0.66:405:39Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:401.27:03-0.46:395:40Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:590.37:18-0.25:090.36:395:41Full Moon11Mon
12Tue2:080.47:230.16:500.26:385:41Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:370.612:540.77:110.38:250.06:375:42Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:071.010:21-0.26:365:43Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:401.26:355:44Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:231.412:27-0.36:345:45Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:121.52:29-0.56:335:45Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:071.53:55-0.66:325:46Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:131.44:54-0.66:315:47Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:461.45:40-0.66:305:48Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:291.36:16-0.56:295:48Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:351.26:41-0.46:285:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:281.16:51-0.26:275:50New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:221.06:510.06:265:51New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:370.46:480.25:220.36:255:51New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:320.811:54 AM0.66:430.36:250.26:245:52New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:020.711:33 AM0.86:350.47:220.16:235:53Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:410.611:56 AM0.96:160.58:230.16:225:54Waxing Crescent28Thu
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 51% 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 (51% 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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