Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 8:30 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 9h 53m at 10:47 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jan 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:261.57:13-0.66:525:07Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:031.47:42-0.66:525:07Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:411.48:13-0.56:525:08Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:191.38:45-0.56:525:09Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:581.29:15-0.46:525:10Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:42-0.26:525:10Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:381.010:02-0.16:525:11Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:210.87:380.510:130.110:370.46:535:12Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:060.54:210.610:070.26:535:13Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:350.85:530.26:535:14Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:101.03:02-0.16:525:14Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:591.34:02-0.46:525:15Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:551.54:50-0.76:525:16Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:531.65:36-0.96:525:17Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:481.76:22-1.06:525:18New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:401.77:07-1.06:525:19New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:301.67:50-0.96:525:20New Moon17Sun
18Mon11:181.48:31-0.86:515:20Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:05-0.56:515:21Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:041.19:26-0.36:515:22Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:440.85:430.59:280.09:360.46:505:23First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:070.45:170.69:000.26:505:24First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:090.84:340.16:505:25First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:241.04:40-0.26:495:26First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:021.15:04-0.46:495:26Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:531.25:32-0.56:485:27Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:541.26:00-0.66:485:28Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:531.36:25-0.66:475:29Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:421.36:49-0.66:475:30Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:251.37:10-0.66:465:31Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:041.27:31-0.56:465:32Full Moon31Sun
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 3:38 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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