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 2h 00m 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 - Jun 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:591.811:010.15:547:53Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:441.611:330.35:547:53Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:271.311:490.55:547:54Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:481.111:420.75:547:54Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:131.26:240.65:547:55Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:571.45:450.35:537:55Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:131.76:080.05:537:56Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:551.96:44-0.25:537:56Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:412.07:23-0.35:537:57Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:272.18:01-0.45:537:57New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:122.18:39-0.35:537:57New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:532.09:15-0.25:537:58New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:331.99:49-0.15:537:58Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:111.810:190.15:537:58Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:481.610:420.25:547:59Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:241.410:550.45:547:59Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:561.210:570.65:547:59First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:051.010:400.75:548:00First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:371.16:380.65:548:00First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:311.36:280.45:548:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:001.46:140.35:558:00Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:441.66:130.15:558:01Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:351.76:35-0.15:558:01Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:261.87:05-0.25:558:01Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:151.97:38-0.35:568:01Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:012.08:12-0.35:568:01Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:452.08:46-0.35:568:01Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:281.99:19-0.25:578:01Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:121.89:480.05:578:01Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:571.510:070.25:578:01Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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