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 3h 56m 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 - Oct 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:231.21:531.46:190.76:401.16:496:40New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:391.37:240.56:301.26:506:39New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:270.46:516:38Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:151.89:350.36:516:37Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:522.010:540.36:526:35Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:342.012:210.36:526:34First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:202.01:440.36:536:33First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:081.93:030.46:546:32First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:571.84:210.56:546:31First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:501.65:160.66:556:30Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:021.55:390.76:556:28Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:351.45:400.86:566:27Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:141.211:40 AM1.44:091.05:410.96:576:26Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:061.212:471.35:220.95:421.06:576:25Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:001.36:110.75:421.16:586:24Full Moon15Sun
16Mon3:221.26:520.65:401.26:596:23Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:161.77:320.56:596:22Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:461.78:130.47:006:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:580.47:016:20Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:211.89:510.37:016:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:001.910:560.37:026:18Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:451.912:070.37:036:17Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:351.81:130.37:036:16Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:291.82:110.47:046:15Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:301.63:020.57:056:14Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:521.411:391.23:450.67:066:13Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:101.311:191.23:071.14:160.87:066:12Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:591.210:411.34:470.84:321.07:076:11Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:491.25:570.54:271.17:086:10New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:341.86:530.27:096:09New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:041.97:460.07:096:08New Moon31Tue
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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