Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 10:05 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 9h 53m at 12:55 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jan 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:010.77:170.710:280.26:525:06First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:590.85:370.26:525:07First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:421.05:210.06:525:08Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:541.15:30-0.36:525:09Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:331.25:45-0.46:525:09Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:191.36:03-0.56:525:10Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:051.46:25-0.66:535:11Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:481.46:50-0.66:535:12Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:291.47:17-0.66:535:13Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:081.47:47-0.66:535:13Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:461.48:16-0.66:535:14Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:251.38:45-0.56:535:15Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:11-0.46:525:16Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:051.19:32-0.26:525:17Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:490.99:46-0.16:525:18Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:370.64:010.59:440.111:430.36:525:18Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:340.33:540.86:050.26:525:19Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:221.01:470.06:525:20Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:051.33:16-0.46:515:21Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:011.54:18-0.76:515:22Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:051.65:11-0.96:515:23Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:091.76:00-1.06:505:24Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:071.76:46-1.16:505:25New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:011.67:30-1.06:505:25New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:521.48:10-0.86:495:26New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:401.28:43-0.66:495:27Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:03-0.36:485:28Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:250.95:050.49:06-0.17:470.46:485:29Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:010.64:320.58:460.111:030.26:475:30First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:120.33:190.74:240.26:475:31First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:300.94:050.06:465:32First Quarter31Thu
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 5:30 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 15% 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 (15% 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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