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 4h 33m 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 - Apr 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:231.110:58 AM1.06:370.86:470.36:437:15New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:091.011:08 AM1.26:210.97:420.16:427:15New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:321.58:38-0.16:417:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:041.79:42-0.26:407:16Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:441.911:01-0.26:397:17Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:322.06:387:18Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:262.012:28-0.36:367:18First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:242.01:52-0.36:357:19First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:251.83:11-0.26:347:19First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:361.64:21-0.16:337:20Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:011.45:120.16:327:21Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:510.95:400.32:590.96:317:21Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:011.05:450.65:230.66:297:22Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:411.111:13 AM1.15:290.96:340.36:287:23Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:371.47:260.16:277:23Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:501.68:140.06:267:24Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:161.89:01-0.16:257:24Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:491.99:54-0.16:247:25Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:261.910:580.06:237:26Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:091.96:227:26Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:571.812:140.06:217:27Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:481.81:330.16:207:28Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:411.62:470.26:197:28Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:371.53:520.36:187:29Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:471.34:320.46:177:30Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:121.24:430.56:167:30Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:271.011:481.14:410.74:080.86:157:31Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:101.14:320.95:260.56:147:32Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:391.19:33 AM1.34:051.16:210.26:137:32New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:511.67:090.06:127:33New Moon30Wed
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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