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 6h 56m 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 - Sep 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:541.51:070.66:337:17Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:371.62:390.56:337:16Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:251.74:130.46:347:15Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:211.85:160.36:347:14Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:311.85:560.26:357:13Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:541.86:270.26:367:11Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:131.86:550.36:367:10Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:191.87:200.46:377:09New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:211.77:400.66:377:08New Moon9Sat
10Sun2:581.012:331.55:540.97:530.86:387:06New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:031.12:331.37:150.87:541.06:387:05Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:541.34:481.28:310.67:331.16:397:04Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:121.69:550.56:397:03Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:461.811:370.46:407:01First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:281.91:180.36:407:00First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:152.02:530.26:416:59First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:072.04:240.26:426:58First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:042.05:310.26:426:56Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:151.96:170.36:436:55Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:261.76:480.46:436:54Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:201.77:030.66:446:53Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:261.67:080.76:446:51Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:511.112:321.55:011.07:110.96:456:50Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:321.11:471.46:130.97:111.06:456:49Full Moon24Sun
25Mon3:091.37:070.77:071.16:466:48Full Moon25Mon
26Tue4:351.27:550.66:561.26:476:46Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:061.58:450.66:476:45Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:361.79:410.56:486:44Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:131.710:520.56:486:43Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:551.812:140.56:496:41Third 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 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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