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 : 7:52 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 34m at 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 - Dec 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:501.99:40-0.46:344:55Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:32-0.36:354:55Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:371.711:14-0.26:364:55Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:241.411:420.06:374:55Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:081.08:230.911:490.36:374:55Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:530.67:231.06:090.611:19 AM0.66:384:55Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:181.34:170.26:394:55Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:441.64:45-0.26:404:55Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:251.85:26-0.56:404:55Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:112.06:09-0.76:414:56New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:572.06:53-0.86:424:56New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:422.07:38-0.86:424:56New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:261.98:25-0.76:434:56Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:081.89:13-0.66:444:57Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:491.69:59-0.56:444:57Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:35-0.36:454:57Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:281.310:58-0.16:454:58First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:031.111:040.16:464:58First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:320.87:500.710:530.36:474:59First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:580.86:040.46:474:59First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:001.05:270.26:485:00Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:351.24:52-0.16:485:00Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:201.34:56-0.36:495:01Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:111.55:24-0.56:495:01Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:011.65:58-0.66:495:02Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:491.76:36-0.76:505:02Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:341.87:16-0.86:505:03Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:191.77:57-0.86:505:04Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:041.68:38-0.86:515:04Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:491.49:16-0.66:515:05Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:46-0.46:515:06Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:15 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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