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 3h 35m 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 - Mar 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:231.56:215:54Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:101.612:33-0.46:205:55Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:011.72:22-0.56:195:56Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:581.63:52-0.56:175:56Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:071.54:54-0.56:165:57Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:551.45:41-0.56:155:58Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:481.36:17-0.36:145:58Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:531.26:40-0.26:135:59Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:521.16:450.06:126:00New Moon9Tue
10Wed1:170.56:390.24:270.46:116:00New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:200.66:310.45:400.36:096:01New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:220.910:49 AM0.86:210.66:360.26:086:02New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:540.811:03 AM1.06:040.77:290.16:076:02Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:301.29:260.07:067:03Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:051.310:370.07:057:04Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:471.57:037:04Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:351.612:060.07:027:05First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:281.61:40-0.17:017:06First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:261.63:11-0.27:007:06First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:321.64:31-0.26:597:07First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:581.55:25-0.26:577:07Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:531.46:02-0.26:567:08Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:421.36:280.06:557:09Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:110.76:440.35:010.56:547:09Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:301.211:46 AM0.86:450.66:330.26:527:10Full Moon25Thu
26Fri2:331.011:17 AM1.26:270.87:440.06:517:11Full Moon26Fri
27Sat11:361.58:51-0.26:507:11Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:101.810:06-0.36:497:12Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:531.911:34-0.36:487:12Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:412.06:467:13Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:331.91:09-0.36:457:14Third Quarter31Wed
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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