Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 9:59 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 12h 11m at 12:10 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - May 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:332.09:30-0.26:117:34Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:122.110:35-0.26:107:34Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:552.011:46-0.16:097:35Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:401.96:097:36Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:261.812:530.06:087:36Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:101.61:510.26:077:37Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:521.42:370.36:067:38Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:321.23:100.56:067:38Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:131.110:471.03:250.77:110.96:057:39Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:011.13:270.85:220.76:047:40Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:121.010:38 AM1.23:171.05:590.56:037:40Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:361.46:320.46:037:41New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:451.57:050.26:027:41New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:101.77:400.16:017:42New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:401.88:170.06:017:43New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:131.88:580.06:007:43New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:491.99:460.06:007:44Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:291.910:400.05:597:45Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:121.911:380.05:597:45Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:001.85:587:46First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:501.712:320.15:587:47First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:441.51:170.25:577:47First Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:061.14:481.21:530.41:321.15:577:48First Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:271.110:511.02:170.63:560.85:567:48Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:521.32:220.85:170.55:567:49Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:081.56:120.15:567:50Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:221.87:02-0.15:557:50Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:542.07:50-0.35:557:51Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:312.18:39-0.45:557:51Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:102.29:30-0.35:557:52Full Moon30Tue
31Wed11:522.110:25-0.25:547:52Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 5:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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