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 38m 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 - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:461.97:34-0.36:127:33Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:242.28:30-0.46:117:34Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:082.39:30-0.46:107:35Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:542.310:39-0.46:097:35Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:432.211:51-0.26:087:36Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:342.16:087:37Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:231.812:56-0.16:077:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:061.61:460.26:067:38Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:411.32:150.46:057:39Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:321.19:491.02:190.67:030.96:057:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:031.21:590.86:270.76:047:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:391.36:090.56:037:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:351.56:260.36:027:41Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:461.66:520.16:027:42New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:161.87:210.06:017:42New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:501.97:55-0.16:017:43New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:262.08:32-0.16:007:44New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:042.09:15-0.16:007:44New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:442.010:030.05:597:45Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:262.010:540.05:587:46Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:091.911:420.15:587:46Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:551.85:587:47Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:431.612:200.25:577:47First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:361.312:490.45:577:48First Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:451.14:470.91:040.62:090.95:567:49First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:251.212:580.84:030.55:567:49Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:191.55:120.25:567:50Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:491.86:06-0.25:557:50Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:312.16:57-0.45:557:51Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:192.37:47-0.65:557:52Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:072.48:40-0.65:547:52Full Moon31Mon
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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