Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 6h 36m at 9:50 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:38 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jul 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:331.45:010.15:588:01Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:131.75:50-0.25:588:01Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:021.96:38-0.45:598:01Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:542.17:25-0.65:598:01Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:462.28:14-0.65:598:01Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:372.39:03-0.66:008:01Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:272.29:51-0.46:008:01Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:152.010:34-0.26:018:00Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:021.711:050.16:018:00Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:451.411:160.36:028:00Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:121.111:000.66:028:00Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:271.16:070.66:038:00Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:481.25:510.46:037:59Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:551.46:070.16:047:59Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:221.66:300.06:047:59Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:051.76:56-0.16:057:58Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:561.87:22-0.26:067:58Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:471.87:48-0.26:067:57New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:341.98:15-0.26:077:57New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:171.98:42-0.16:077:56New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:571.89:08-0.16:087:56New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:361.89:330.06:087:55Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:151.79:540.26:097:55Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:551.510:100.36:107:54Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:381.310:190.56:107:54Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:271.110:140.66:117:53Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:201.03:260.812:000.76:117:53First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:251.32:020.56:127:52First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:541.53:350.26:137:51First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:361.74:49-0.16:137:51Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:301.95:48-0.36:147:50Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 1:44 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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