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 2h 25m 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 - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:231.35:230.26:437:15Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:281.26:060.26:427:15Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:441.26:260.46:417:16Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:510.86:230.53:490.86:407:16Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:410.86:200.65:140.66:397:17New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:471.111:55 AM0.96:220.76:090.56:377:18New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:571.010:54 AM1.16:230.86:550.46:367:18New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:131.011:10 AM1.26:230.97:380.36:357:19New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:371.38:230.26:347:20Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:091.59:130.26:337:20Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:461.610:130.16:327:21Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:271.711:250.16:317:21Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:141.76:297:22First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:061.712:400.16:287:23First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:021.61:480.16:277:23First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:071.52:500.26:267:24First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:441.33:460.36:257:25Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:111.04:320.43:100.96:247:25Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:511.05:030.65:000.76:237:26Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:131.211:16 AM1.15:190.86:120.46:227:26Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:581.110:45 AM1.45:171.07:100.26:217:27Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:591.68:040.06:207:28Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:271.88:590.06:197:28Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:021.99:580.06:187:29Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:411.911:030.06:177:30Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:221.86:167:30Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:051.712:120.16:157:31Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:491.61:140.26:147:32Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:331.42:080.36:137:32Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:181.32:520.56:127:33Third Quarter30Sun
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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