Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 8:53 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:38 pm (1.0 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 - Oct 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:311.87:490.56:496:41Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:370.46:506:39Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:031.99:330.36:506:38Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:422.010:450.36:516:37Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:282.112:120.26:526:36Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:202.11:360.26:526:35Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:182.12:510.26:536:33Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:202.13:560.26:536:32Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:331.94:470.36:546:31Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:291.75:210.56:556:30Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:311.511:501.15:370.86:556:29Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:281.44:580.85:301.16:566:28New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:251.76:190.56:566:26New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:472.07:220.26:576:25New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:202.28:210.06:586:24Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:592.39:22-0.16:586:23Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:32-0.16:596:22Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:432.311:550.07:006:21Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:312.31:190.17:006:20First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:212.12:380.27:016:19First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:131.93:500.37:026:18First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:051.74:470.47:036:17First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:011.55:190.67:036:16Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:491.311:361.15:060.87:046:15Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:151.311:061.23:371.04:401.07:056:14Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:421.25:070.84:121.17:056:13Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:341.55:590.57:066:12Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:551.76:400.37:076:11Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:241.97:180.27:086:10Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:572.07:580.17:086:10Full Moon30Fri
31Sat11:342.18:440.07:096:09Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 12:45 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 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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