Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 9:05 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 11h 36m at 11:56 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jul 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:541.88:56-0.15:588:01Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:301.79:230.05:588:01Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:061.69:490.15:598:01Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:431.510:130.35:598:01Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:211.310:320.46:008:01Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:591.210:450.56:008:01Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:091.02:361.011:260.910:470.66:018:01Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:371.07:080.66:018:00Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:331.26:440.56:028:00Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:071.45:320.36:028:00Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:531.55:450.16:038:00Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:461.76:20-0.16:037:59Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:401.86:58-0.26:047:59Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:321.97:36-0.36:047:59New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:202.08:15-0.36:057:58New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:081.98:51-0.26:057:58New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:541.89:250.06:067:58Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:401.69:510.26:077:57Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:241.310:050.46:077:57Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:211.02:001.09:440.910:000.66:087:56First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:131.15:410.76:087:56First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:351.35:290.46:097:55First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:281.45:520.26:097:55First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:011.66:210.16:107:54Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:521.66:510.06:117:53Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:521.77:17-0.16:117:53Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:491.77:390.06:127:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:361.77:560.06:127:52Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:161.78:130.16:137:51Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:531.78:300.26:147:50Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:291.68:470.36:147:49Full Moon31Sun
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 4:30 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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