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 5h 44m 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 - Oct 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:431.81:330.56:496:40Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:351.82:460.46:506:39Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:331.83:520.46:516:38Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:431.84:460.46:516:36Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:211.75:250.56:526:35Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:341.65:540.66:526:34Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:001.111:20 AM1.54:131.06:140.86:536:33New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:231.21:061.45:430.86:231.06:546:32New Moon8Sun
9Mon2:591.36:510.66:161.26:546:31New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:431.87:530.36:556:29New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:560.26:556:28Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:172.010:080.16:566:27Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:582.111:300.16:576:26Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:452.212:540.16:576:25First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:342.12:120.26:586:24First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:252.03:250.36:596:23First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:171.84:300.46:596:22Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:151.65:120.67:006:21Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:541.45:250.77:016:20Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:101.211:571.23:461.15:240.97:016:19Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:281.35:160.95:201.07:026:18Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:501.26:080.75:121.17:036:17Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:331.56:490.57:046:16Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:551.77:260.47:046:15Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:241.88:040.37:056:14Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:561.88:460.37:066:13Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:340.27:066:12Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:331.910:320.27:076:11Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:151.911:390.37:086:10Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:021.812:450.37:096:09Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:531.81:430.37:106:08Third Quarter31Tue
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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