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 3h 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 - May 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:201.97:58-0.26:117:34New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:552.18:52-0.36:117:34New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:352.29:54-0.36:107:35Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:212.311:07-0.36:097:36Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:112.26:087:36Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:052.112:21-0.36:077:37First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:591.91:26-0.16:067:37First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:511.62:180.16:067:38First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:421.32:540.36:057:39First Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:551.110:391.03:070.64:100.96:047:39Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:241.22:500.95:460.56:047:40Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:411.46:280.26:037:41Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:211.77:050.06:027:41Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:401.97:41-0.16:027:42Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:092.08:19-0.26:017:43Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:432.18:59-0.26:007:43Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:202.19:46-0.16:007:44Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:002.010:410.05:597:45Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:432.011:420.05:597:45Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:281.95:587:46Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:151.712:360.15:587:47Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:011.61:170.35:577:47Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:481.31:430.45:577:48Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:531.04:441.11:570.61:251.05:577:48Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:021.111:261.01:570.83:430.85:567:49Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:051.21:350.94:580.45:567:50Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:031.55:480.15:557:50Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:331.86:34-0.15:557:51Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:112.07:20-0.45:557:51New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:532.28:10-0.55:557:52New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:372.39:04-0.55:547:52New Moon31Sat
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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