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 40m 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 - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:152.18:380.06:105:08Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:45-0.16:115:07Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:022.110:570.06:115:06Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:532.112:020.06:125:06Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:481.912:550.16:135:05Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:451.71:350.36:145:04Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:521.49:581.12:000.56:155:03Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:121.19:111.22:020.92:010.86:155:03Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:071.53:550.56:165:02Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:081.84:590.16:175:02Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:372.05:51-0.26:185:01New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:142.26:40-0.46:195:00New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:542.37:31-0.56:205:00New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:362.38:24-0.56:204:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:202.29:25-0.46:214:59Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:32-0.26:224:58Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:062.011:35-0.16:234:58Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:511.812:240.16:244:57First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:341.612:560.26:244:57First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:131.31:080.46:254:57First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:461.09:151.01:030.66:264:56First Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:420.88:441.05:590.712:380.86:274:56Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:011.24:260.56:284:56Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:131.44:470.26:294:56Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:451.65:170.06:294:55Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:211.75:51-0.26:304:55Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:001.96:27-0.36:314:55Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:391.97:08-0.46:324:55Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:212.07:54-0.56:334:55Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:042.08:45-0.56:344:55Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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