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 3h 26m 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 - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:291.22:310.96:000.66:117:34Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:201.36:180.46:107:34Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:421.46:460.36:097:35Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:451.67:140.26:097:36Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:091.77:450.16:087:36Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:401.78:190.16:077:37Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:131.88:550.16:067:38Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:481.89:360.16:057:38Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:271.810:230.26:057:39Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:071.711:120.36:047:40Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:511.611:580.36:037:40Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:371.56:037:41Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:251.312:370.46:027:42Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:271.14:221.11:080.61:071.16:017:42Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:571.110:410.91:300.73:120.86:017:43Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:121.21:400.94:370.66:007:44Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:241.45:350.36:007:44Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:511.76:250.05:597:45Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:281.97:13-0.25:597:46New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:082.08:01-0.35:587:46New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:502.18:51-0.35:587:47New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:332.19:42-0.25:577:47Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:172.010:35-0.15:577:48Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:011.911:220.15:567:49Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:411.611:590.35:567:49First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:141.45:567:50First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:441.112:190.55:557:50First Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:101.212:200.76:510.75:557:51First Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:101.36:470.55:557:51Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:061.46:510.35:557:52Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:311.56:550.25:547:53Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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