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 3h 54m at 5:55 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Apr 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:411.48:470.16:447:14Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:181.69:430.06:427:15Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:591.710:530.06:417:16Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:461.76:407:16Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:381.712:120.06:397:17Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:331.71:250.06:387:18Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:331.62:290.16:367:18Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:491.43:240.26:357:19Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:441.24:090.36:347:19Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:270.911:401.14:370.64:090.76:337:20Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:491.14:460.85:380.46:327:21Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:291.110:10 AM1.34:321.06:410.16:317:21New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:251.67:37-0.16:307:22New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:551.88:31-0.26:287:23New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:331.99:29-0.26:277:23Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:142.010:34-0.16:267:24Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:571.911:470.06:257:24Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:431.86:247:25Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:301.71:000.16:237:26First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:161.52:030.26:227:26First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:011.32:550.46:217:27First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:521.13:260.56:207:28First Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:001.010:421.13:310.72:460.96:197:28Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:451.03:260.94:320.76:187:29Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:031.010:10 AM1.13:131.05:300.56:177:30Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:061.36:120.36:167:30Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:281.56:500.26:157:31Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:591.67:270.16:147:32Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:331.88:070.06:137:32Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:091.98:520.06:127:33Full Moon30Tue
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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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