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 8h 15m 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 - Feb 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:421.27:51-0.46:455:33Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:211.18:10-0.36:455:33Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:26-0.26:445:34Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:020.98:370.06:435:35Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:480.72:310.48:410.18:320.36:435:36Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:400.52:290.68:270.310:500.26:425:37Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:440.32:550.94:540.26:415:38Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:311.112:46-0.16:405:39Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:181.32:21-0.36:405:39Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:161.43:42-0.56:395:40Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:281.54:42-0.76:385:41Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:441.65:32-0.86:375:42Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:521.66:16-0.86:365:43New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:531.56:55-0.76:355:43New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:511.37:28-0.56:345:44New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:511.17:53-0.36:345:45New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:280.48:050.06:340.36:335:46Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:070.82:580.68:010.28:130.26:325:47Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:350.51:550.87:350.410:190.16:315:47Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:071.06:305:48First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:381.112:480.06:295:49First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:161.23:23-0.26:285:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:021.34:21-0.36:275:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:591.35:06-0.36:265:51Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:151.25:43-0.36:255:52Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:471.26:14-0.36:245:52Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:521.26:36-0.36:225:53Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:381.26:49-0.26:215:54Full Moon28Sun
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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