Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 5:56 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 22m at 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 - Jan 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:361.38:02-0.56:525:07Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:121.28:23-0.36:525:07Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:481.08:39-0.26:525:08Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:50-0.16:525:09Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:240.85:300.58:520.18:290.46:525:10Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:000.53:130.68:420.26:525:10Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:210.85:380.26:535:11Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:521.05:090.06:535:12Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:341.14:57-0.26:535:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:251.34:44-0.46:535:14Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:251.45:02-0.56:525:14Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:281.55:33-0.76:525:15Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:251.56:07-0.86:525:16Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:181.56:41-0.86:525:17New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:071.47:14-0.86:525:18New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:561.27:43-0.66:525:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:451.08:07-0.46:525:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:140.48:19-0.27:100.36:515:20Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:350.63:440.68:140.19:320.26:515:21Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:190.32:590.87:380.26:515:22First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:111.03:110.06:515:23First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:441.23:43-0.36:505:24First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:291.34:27-0.56:505:25First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:261.35:09-0.66:495:26Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:371.35:47-0.76:495:26Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:501.36:21-0.76:485:27Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:461.36:49-0.66:485:28Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:301.27:08-0.56:485:29Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:071.17:19-0.46:475:30Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:441.07:28-0.36:465:31Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:210.97:35-0.26:465:32Full Moon31Thu
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 11:55 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 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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