Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 4:53 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 35m at 5:35 am (1.8 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 - Nov 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:551.19:111.21:151.01:350.96:105:08Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:441.17:461.33:010.81:301.06:115:07Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:481.64:110.56:125:06Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:181.85:050.26:135:05New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:552.05:54-0.16:135:05New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:362.26:44-0.26:145:04New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:192.37:37-0.36:155:03New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:052.28:34-0.36:165:03Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:522.19:37-0.36:175:02Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:41-0.16:175:01Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:401.911:340.16:185:01First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:251.612:110.36:195:00First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:011.39:051.112:260.56:205:00First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:351.112:160.76:214:59Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:211.35:310.66:224:59Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:431.45:210.46:224:58Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:371.65:310.16:234:58Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:041.75:520.06:244:57Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:371.86:18-0.16:254:57Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:121.86:47-0.26:264:57Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:491.87:20-0.26:274:56Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:261.87:55-0.26:274:56Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:041.88:34-0.16:284:56Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:431.79:15-0.16:294:56Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:560.06:304:55Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:231.510:300.16:314:55Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:051.310:570.36:314:55Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:481.18:290.911:130.46:324:55Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:350.87:381.012:270.811:14 AM0.66:334:55Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:451.25:480.56:344:55Waning Crescent30Mon
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 11:14 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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