Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 6:47 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 14m at 7:08 am (2.2 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 - Jan 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:150.86:150.26:525:06First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:421.15:090.06:525:07First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:271.34:14-0.26:525:08Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:231.44:42-0.56:525:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:231.55:22-0.76:525:09Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:211.66:02-0.86:525:10Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:121.56:41-0.86:525:11Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:591.47:16-0.86:535:12Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:421.37:48-0.66:535:12Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:201.18:13-0.46:535:13Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:540.88:31-0.26:535:14Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:000.58:38-0.17:370.46:525:15Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:200.64:580.68:340.16:525:16Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:280.78:110.26:525:16Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:450.84:490.16:525:17Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:110.94:59-0.16:525:18Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:521.05:21-0.26:525:19Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:451.15:43-0.46:525:20Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:481.16:03-0.46:515:21Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:471.26:17-0.56:515:22Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:341.26:29-0.56:515:23Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:161.26:44-0.56:505:23New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:551.27:02-0.56:505:24New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:341.17:20-0.46:505:25New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:161.07:39-0.36:495:26Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:55-0.26:495:27Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:010.83:450.48:050.07:460.36:485:28Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:500.52:250.68:050.19:480.26:485:29Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:440.32:380.87:170.26:475:30First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:111.012:100.06:475:30First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:541.22:24-0.26:465:31First Quarter31Sat
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 12:57 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 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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