Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 3:31 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 07m at 4:07 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - May 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:132.010:35-0.16:117:33Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:592.011:43-0.16:117:34Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:492.06:107:35Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:421.912:450.06:097:35First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:381.71:360.16:087:36First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:411.42:150.36:077:37First Quarter6Wed
7Thu10:521.19:551.12:400.52:350.96:077:37Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:011.22:430.84:380.66:067:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:501.45:480.26:057:39Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:551.86:42-0.16:047:39Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:272.07:33-0.46:047:40Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:062.28:24-0.56:037:41Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:482.39:19-0.46:027:41Full Moon13Wed
14Thu11:332.310:19-0.36:027:42Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:192.211:25-0.26:017:43Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:052.16:007:43Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:511.912:250.06:007:44Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:331.61:110.25:597:45Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:111.41:390.45:597:45Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:401.11:470.65:587:46Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:541.110:570.91:360.86:480.85:587:46Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:221.21:020.95:420.65:577:47Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:351.45:520.35:577:48Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:001.66:200.15:577:48Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:361.76:520.05:567:49New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:141.97:28-0.15:567:49New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:542.08:07-0.25:567:50New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:342.18:50-0.25:557:51New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:162.19:38-0.25:557:51Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:582.110:28-0.25:557:52Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:432.011:16-0.15:547:52Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 9:49 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 43% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (43% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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