Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 8:53 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 2:48 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:211.63:12-0.56:215:54First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:381.74:23-0.66:195:55Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:091.65:14-0.66:185:56Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:391.65:54-0.66:175:57Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:001.46:25-0.46:165:57Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:291.26:45-0.16:155:58Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:080.66:510.25:520.26:145:59Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:260.912:440.87:370.58:150.17:136:59Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:330.712:451.26:560.79:37-0.17:117:00Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:141.411:11-0.27:107:01Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:531.67:097:01Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:381.612:56-0.37:087:02Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:261.62:43-0.37:077:03Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:181.64:23-0.37:067:03Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:191.55:33-0.37:047:04Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:401.46:23-0.27:037:04Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:171.37:01-0.17:027:05Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:311.37:260.07:017:06Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:291.27:330.26:597:06Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:510.67:240.34:470.56:587:07New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:321.112:410.77:130.56:080.46:577:08New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:531.011:17 AM0.97:030.77:060.36:567:08New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:270.911:31 AM1.16:470.87:580.16:557:09New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:561.38:510.06:537:09Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:291.59:54-0.16:527:10Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:091.611:14-0.16:517:11Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:561.86:507:11Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:491.812:44-0.26:497:12First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:481.82:10-0.26:477:13First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:521.83:31-0.36:467:13First Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:121.74:40-0.26:457:14Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 5:50 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 19% 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 (19% 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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