Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 9:05 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:41 pm (1.4 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 - Sep 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:511.87:360.46:337:18New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:561.67:570.66:337:16New Moon2Sat
3Sun3:041.01:201.46:380.88:070.86:347:15Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:171.13:301.27:560.78:041.06:347:14Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:291.39:180.66:357:13Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:511.610:590.56:367:11Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:281.712:520.46:367:10First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:101.82:400.36:377:09First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:571.94:240.36:377:08First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:491.95:300.26:387:07Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:501.86:160.36:387:05Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:241.76:480.46:397:04Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:481.77:050.56:397:03Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:501.67:110.66:407:02Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:421.57:160.76:407:00Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:071.012:381.55:190.97:210.96:416:59Full Moon16Sat
17Sun1:511.11:481.46:220.87:251.06:416:58Full Moon17Sun
18Mon3:081.37:140.87:271.16:426:56Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:041.34:341.28:030.77:221.16:436:55Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:311.58:560.66:436:54Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:051.610:000.66:446:53Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:451.711:200.66:446:51Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:301.812:460.56:456:50Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:191.82:030.56:456:49Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:131.83:150.46:466:48Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:161.84:190.46:466:46Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:391.75:100.46:476:45Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:371.75:480.56:486:44Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:321.66:150.76:486:43Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:011.112:091.55:000.96:330.96:496:41New Moon30Sat
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 4:53 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 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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