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 1h 27m 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 - Jul 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:111.210:390.55:588:01First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:461.06:450.75:588:01First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:131.35:070.35:598:01First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:251.65:080.05:598:01First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:011.95:49-0.36:008:01Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:512.06:33-0.56:008:01Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:502.17:17-0.66:018:01Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:512.27:58-0.56:018:01Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:472.28:38-0.56:018:00Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:362.19:13-0.36:028:00Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:201.99:41-0.16:038:00Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:011.810:010.16:038:00Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:401.510:100.36:047:59Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:181.310:080.56:047:59Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:571.09:500.66:057:59Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:071.02:340.811:280.88:240.76:057:58Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:001.25:270.56:067:58Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:211.45:190.36:067:57Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:561.55:270.16:077:57Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:411.75:550.06:077:56Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:371.86:28-0.26:087:56Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:411.97:01-0.36:097:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:432.07:34-0.36:097:55Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:392.08:05-0.36:107:54New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:292.08:34-0.26:107:54New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:171.99:00-0.16:117:53New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:061.79:170.26:127:52Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:591.49:210.46:127:52Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:590.92:041.18:340.89:030.76:137:51Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:351.111:060.66:137:50Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:261.41:350.36:147:50First Quarter31Fri
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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