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 1h 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 - Jul 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:471.77:340.05:588:01Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:291.77:52-0.15:598:01Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:071.88:130.05:598:01Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:441.78:360.05:598:01Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:201.78:580.16:008:01Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:571.69:200.16:008:01Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:361.59:390.36:018:01Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:171.39:550.46:018:00Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:530.92:021.19:160.910:000.56:028:00Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:081.02:490.812:140.86:028:00Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:461.26:080.56:038:00Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:141.44:400.26:037:59Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:561.65:180.06:047:59Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:501.86:01-0.26:047:59Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:531.96:43-0.36:057:58Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:562.07:23-0.46:067:58Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:532.07:59-0.36:067:58New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:451.98:31-0.26:077:57New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:321.78:570.06:077:57New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:171.59:140.26:087:56Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:571.39:210.46:087:56Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:170.91:281.08:380.89:150.66:097:55Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:131.11:410.810:580.88:490.76:107:55First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:351.25:020.56:107:54First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:231.35:270.46:117:53First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:501.45:570.26:117:53First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:301.56:280.16:127:52Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:221.66:550.16:137:51Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:261.67:160.16:137:51Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:321.77:300.16:147:50Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:241.77:400.16:147:49Full Moon31Sat
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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