Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 52m at 9:59 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:55 pm (1.5 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 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:341.01:151.47:060.88:240.86:337:18Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:341.13:181.18:250.78:121.06:337:16Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:431.49:540.66:347:15Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:131.611:420.46:347:14First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:521.81:250.36:357:13First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:382.02:570.16:357:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:312.14:250.06:367:10First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:322.15:330.06:377:09Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:512.06:230.06:377:08Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:332.07:010.16:387:07Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:051.97:270.36:387:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:191.77:420.56:397:04Full Moon12Wed
13Thu2:541.012:341.64:591.07:470.86:397:03Full Moon13Thu
14Fri2:231.02:041.46:330.87:440.96:407:02Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:441.23:381.37:390.77:321.16:407:00Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:271.48:400.66:416:59Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:491.69:450.66:416:58Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:211.711:020.56:426:57Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:001.812:300.56:426:55Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:441.81:560.56:436:54Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:331.83:310.46:446:53Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:271.84:570.46:446:52Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:301.85:410.46:456:50Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:531.76:070.46:456:49Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:411.76:250.56:466:48Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:071.66:400.66:466:47Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:001.111:18 AM1.64:071.06:520.86:476:45New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:201.112:451.55:430.96:581.06:486:44New Moon28Fri
29Sat2:421.36:510.76:561.16:486:43New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:530.56:496:42Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 5:27 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 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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