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 5h 43m 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 - Feb 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:571.31:04-0.36:455:32Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:391.43:02-0.56:455:33Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:301.54:12-0.76:445:34Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:341.55:05-0.86:445:35Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:521.55:51-0.96:435:36Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:101.56:31-0.86:425:36Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:101.47:04-0.76:415:37New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:581.37:28-0.66:415:38New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:411.17:42-0.46:405:39New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:231.07:47-0.26:395:40New Moon10Wed
11Thu3:200.37:480.05:470.36:385:41Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:110.82:100.47:420.27:070.26:375:41Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:110.612:500.67:260.38:260.16:375:42Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:100.810:030.06:365:43Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:431.011:50-0.16:355:44First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:231.26:345:45First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:091.31:32-0.26:335:45First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:021.43:25-0.46:325:46First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:071.54:29-0.56:315:47Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:251.55:11-0.66:305:48Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:451.55:46-0.66:295:48Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:551.56:16-0.66:285:49Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:001.46:42-0.56:275:50Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:111.17:01-0.26:265:51Full Moon24Wed
25Thu1:560.47:100.05:500.26:255:51Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:570.912:190.77:030.37:200.16:245:52Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:220.612:141.06:290.58:53-0.16:235:53Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:431.310:42-0.36:225:54Waning Gibbous28Sun
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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