Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 6:01 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 11m at 5:11 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Feb 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:091.65:47-1.06:455:33Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:211.66:31-1.06:455:34Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:211.57:09-0.96:445:34Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:121.47:40-0.76:435:35Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:581.28:01-0.56:435:36Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:421.08:13-0.36:425:37Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:530.38:14-0.16:140.36:415:38Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:290.73:040.48:040.17:480.26:405:39Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:250.51:360.67:400.39:320.16:405:39Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:500.911:340.06:395:40Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:211.06:385:41Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:591.21:27-0.16:375:42Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:461.23:46-0.36:365:43Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:421.34:38-0.46:355:43Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:521.45:16-0.56:345:44Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:091.45:48-0.66:345:45Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:181.56:16-0.66:335:46Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:141.46:41-0.66:325:47New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:071.37:02-0.56:315:47New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:031.27:20-0.36:305:48New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:580.47:31-0.15:390.36:295:49New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:120.91:160.57:300.27:150.26:285:50Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:310.612:430.87:090.48:520.06:275:50Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:051.210:47-0.26:265:51Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:421.46:255:52First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:271.612:36-0.46:245:53First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:191.72:20-0.56:235:53First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:181.73:51-0.66:215:54First Quarter28Mon
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 11:36 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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