Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 2h 34m at 4:54 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:55 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - May 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:201.51:380.46:117:34First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:081.32:080.56:107:34First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:541.05:081.02:240.71:241.06:107:35First Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:201.011:221.02:280.83:330.86:097:36Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:241.22:181.04:520.66:087:36Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:201.45:440.36:077:37Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:501.66:280.16:067:38Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:261.87:10-0.16:067:38Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:042.07:55-0.26:057:39Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:442.18:44-0.36:047:40Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:262.29:38-0.36:037:40Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:112.210:36-0.26:037:41Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:582.111:34-0.16:027:42Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:471.96:027:42Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:351.612:220.16:017:43Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:171.312:560.36:007:43Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:441.19:270.91:100.67:120.96:007:44Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:181.312:570.86:110.65:597:45Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:401.56:070.35:597:45Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:181.76:360.05:587:46Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:451.97:10-0.15:587:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:212.07:45-0.25:577:47New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:592.08:21-0.25:577:48New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:382.18:59-0.25:567:48New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:162.09:39-0.15:567:49Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:551.910:210.05:567:50Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:351.811:020.15:557:50Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:161.711:360.35:557:51Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:571.511:590.45:557:51First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:371.35:557:52First Quarter30Wed
31Thu9:441.03:161.112:110.612:061.05:547:52First Quarter31Thu
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 11:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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