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 8h 33m 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:321.79:310.56:496:40Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:111.810:420.46:506:39Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:551.912:040.46:516:38Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:451.91:210.46:516:36Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:391.92:300.46:526:35Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:401.83:330.46:526:34Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:571.74:270.56:536:33Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:491.55:070.76:546:32Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:161.211:07 AM1.53:451.05:320.86:546:30Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:001.212:391.45:210.85:431.06:556:29New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:171.36:280.65:401.26:566:28New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:171.77:250.46:566:27New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:461.98:180.36:576:26Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:140.26:576:25Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:202.010:150.36:586:24Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:592.011:250.36:596:23Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:401.912:370.46:596:22First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:241.81:420.57:006:20First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:091.72:390.57:016:19First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:561.53:270.67:026:18First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:491.411:471.23:590.77:026:17Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:101.311:311.22:021.14:170.97:036:16Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:201.211:231.23:551.04:281.07:046:15Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:291.25:060.84:341.07:046:14Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:481.25:540.74:361.17:056:14Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:231.66:360.57:066:13Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:501.77:160.47:076:12Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:221.87:570.37:076:11Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:571.98:420.27:086:10Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:330.17:096:09Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:371.910:340.17:106:08Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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