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 9h 33m at 12:10 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jul 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:011.611:090.25:588:01Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:361.411:260.45:588:01Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:061.211:300.55:598:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:411.011:170.75:598:01Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:231.16:440.66:008:01Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:041.26:370.46:008:01Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:241.36:280.36:018:01Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:051.56:270.16:018:00Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:531.66:450.06:028:00Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:411.77:13-0.16:028:00Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:271.87:43-0.26:038:00New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:091.98:16-0.26:037:59New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:511.98:50-0.26:047:59New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:321.99:24-0.16:047:59Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:151.89:570.06:057:58Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:591.610:240.26:057:58Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:451.310:410.46:067:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:371.02:321.010:170.910:390.66:067:57First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:371.16:240.66:077:57First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:221.35:280.46:087:56First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:471.65:250.16:087:56Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:311.86:02-0.26:097:55Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:271.96:42-0.36:097:55Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:272.07:21-0.46:107:54Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:242.07:59-0.36:117:53Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:142.08:33-0.26:117:53Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:001.99:03-0.16:127:52Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:421.89:280.16:127:52Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:221.69:470.36:137:51Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:011.49:570.46:147:50Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:391.29:590.66:147:49Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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