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 2h 19m 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 - Jun 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:291.911:560.05:547:53Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:171.65:547:53First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:051.312:240.35:547:54First Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:121.112:330.55:547:54First Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:001.312:070.84:540.55:547:55First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:011.65:320.15:537:55Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:301.96:16-0.35:537:56Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:132.17:01-0.55:537:56Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:012.27:47-0.65:537:57Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:502.38:34-0.65:537:57Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:372.39:22-0.55:537:57Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:222.210:09-0.35:537:58Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:062.010:53-0.15:537:58Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:471.811:260.15:537:58Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:261.611:450.35:547:59Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:011.311:470.55:547:59Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:291.111:300.75:547:59Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:171.06:420.75:548:00Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:421.26:150.55:548:00Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:521.45:550.35:548:00Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:271.66:010.15:558:00Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:131.76:27-0.15:558:01Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:041.97:00-0.25:558:01Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:542.07:36-0.35:558:01New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:422.08:13-0.45:568:01New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:272.18:51-0.45:568:01New Moon26Fri
27Sat11:112.19:29-0.35:568:01New Moon27Sat
28Sun11:552.010:04-0.25:578:01Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:391.810:310.05:578:01Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:241.510:460.35:578:01Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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