Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 6:47 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:29 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 - Jun 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:551.13:161.112:090.512:301.15:547:53Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:261.110:160.812:260.77:430.85:547:53Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:531.212:290.84:440.65:547:54Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:331.45:200.45:547:54Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:061.66:000.15:547:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:461.86:41-0.15:537:55Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:271.97:23-0.25:537:56New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:102.08:07-0.35:537:56New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:532.18:52-0.35:537:57New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:362.09:37-0.25:537:57Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:201.910:21-0.15:537:58Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:031.710:580.15:537:58Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:411.411:230.35:537:58First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:031.111:300.55:547:59First Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:231.111:080.75:547:59First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:221.36:300.55:547:59First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:221.46:380.35:548:00Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:021.56:540.15:548:00Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:131.67:100.05:548:00Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:461.77:28-0.15:548:00Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:221.87:48-0.15:558:00Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:571.88:11-0.15:558:01Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:331.88:360.05:558:01Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:081.89:030.05:568:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:441.79:290.15:568:01Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:201.69:540.25:568:01Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:581.510:160.35:568:01Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:361.310:340.45:578:01Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:161.110:450.55:578:01Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:501.010:320.65:588:01Third Quarter30Thu
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 1:38 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 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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