Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 7:23 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 22m at 3:45 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Sep 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:332.25:40-0.26:337:17Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:512.26:32-0.26:337:16Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:272.17:13-0.16:347:15Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:552.07:420.16:357:14New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:091.87:590.46:357:12New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:251.68:020.76:367:11New Moon6Fri
7Sat2:401.02:021.46:310.87:520.96:367:10New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:121.23:461.27:480.77:301.16:377:09Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:381.48:570.66:377:08Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:591.610:110.56:387:06Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:321.811:380.46:387:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:111.81:110.46:397:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:551.92:510.46:397:03First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:451.94:410.36:407:01First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:421.95:420.36:417:00Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:491.86:200.36:416:59Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:181.86:440.36:426:58Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:001.86:560.46:426:56Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:131.77:040.66:436:55Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:161.67:090.76:436:54Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:461.012:341.55:340.97:100.96:446:52Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:351.36:480.77:011.16:446:51Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:520.56:456:50Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:051.78:580.46:456:49Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:361.910:150.26:466:47Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:172.111:460.16:476:46Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:062.21:180.06:476:45Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:002.32:450.06:486:44Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:592.24:080.06:486:42Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:042.15:150.16:496:41Waning Crescent30Mon
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 5:34 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 11% 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 Waxing Crescent (11% 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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