Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 11h 09m at 3:31 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:56 am (2.0 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 - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:522.15:40-0.16:337:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:002.06:300.06:337:17Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:361.97:080.16:347:15Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:291.87:340.36:347:14Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:391.77:420.46:357:13Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:381.67:380.66:357:12Full Moon6Sun
7Mon2:231.012:431.55:090.97:310.86:367:10Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:361.02:081.36:300.87:211.06:377:09Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:421.27:290.77:051.16:377:08Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:001.48:220.66:387:07Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:261.69:200.56:387:06Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:001.710:310.56:397:04Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:421.812:020.46:397:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:301.91:380.46:407:02Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:242.03:100.36:407:00Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:212.04:290.26:416:59Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:272.05:210.26:416:58Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:501.95:560.36:426:57Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:401.86:210.46:426:55Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:261.76:370.66:436:54Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:121.012:081.64:410.96:410.96:446:53New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:081.46:180.66:281.26:446:52New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:301.87:300.46:456:50New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:380.26:456:49Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:032.19:520.16:466:48Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:442.311:200.06:466:47Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:322.312:570.06:476:45First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:252.32:310.06:476:44First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:202.23:590.16:486:43First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:172.05:080.26:496:42First Quarter30Wed
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 10:13 pm — 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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