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 : 8:25 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 26m at 2:26 pm (1.2 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 - Mar 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:521.36:58-0.26:205:55New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:371.27:02-0.16:195:55New Moon2Sun
3Mon2:310.47:050.14:410.46:185:56New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:330.57:040.36:040.36:175:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:480.811:42 AM0.76:570.57:140.26:165:57Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:230.712:001.06:340.68:270.06:155:58Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:311.39:56-0.16:135:59Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:111.511:34-0.36:125:59Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:581.67:117:00First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:521.72:09-0.47:107:01First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:531.83:41-0.57:097:01First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:061.75:02-0.57:087:02Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:431.66:00-0.57:067:03Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:341.56:43-0.47:057:03Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:071.37:12-0.27:047:04Full Moon15Sat
16Sun2:180.67:260.15:050.57:037:05Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:391.21:300.77:260.46:450.37:027:05Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:231.012:120.97:100.67:550.17:007:06Full Moon18Tue
19Wed4:150.812:121.26:340.89:000.06:597:07Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:371.410:080.06:587:07Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:111.611:29-0.16:577:08Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:511.66:567:08Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:371.61:00-0.16:547:09Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:271.62:44-0.16:537:10Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:221.54:340.06:527:10Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:261.55:380.06:517:11Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:541.46:210.06:497:11Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:231.36:480.16:487:12Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:431.36:550.26:477:13Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:270.76:500.44:090.66:467:13Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:230.86:450.65:430.56:457:14New Moon31Mon
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 5:25 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 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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