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 6h 19m at 7:08 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Feb 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:471.33:58-0.56:465:32First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:531.44:46-0.66:455:33Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:121.45:27-0.76:445:34Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:261.36:02-0.76:445:35Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:271.36:32-0.66:435:36Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:181.16:55-0.56:425:36Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:061.07:12-0.36:415:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun2:570.47:23-0.15:400.36:415:38Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:520.57:270.16:560.36:405:39Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:340.62:270.67:250.28:100.26:395:40Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:070.41:380.77:140.39:470.26:385:41Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:580.96:385:41Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:321.03:290.16:375:42Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:121.04:09-0.16:365:43Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:591.14:46-0.26:355:44Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:551.15:18-0.26:345:45Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:071.15:44-0.36:335:45Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:301.26:00-0.36:325:46Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:361.26:06-0.36:315:47Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:261.16:15-0.26:305:48New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:141.16:26-0.16:295:48New Moon21Sat
22Sun2:130.46:390.04:400.46:285:49New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:450.56:500.15:580.36:275:50New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:090.812:140.66:560.37:080.26:265:51Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:200.612:260.86:530.48:240.16:255:51Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:581.110:010.06:245:52Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:381.211:50-0.16:235:53Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:241.46:225:54First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:141.41:33-0.26:215:54First Quarter29Sun
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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