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 2h 47m 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 - Apr 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:281.82:44-0.26:447:14Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:231.74:14-0.26:437:15Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:261.55:210.06:427:15Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:071.36:070.16:407:16Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:401.26:350.36:397:17Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:270.86:320.54:040.76:387:17Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:560.96:070.75:330.56:377:18New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:131.110:31 AM1.05:460.96:260.46:367:19New Moon8Thu
9Fri2:491.010:23 AM1.35:201.07:090.26:357:19New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:431.47:500.16:337:20New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:111.68:330.06:327:20New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:441.79:230.06:317:21Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:231.810:260.06:307:22Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:081.911:440.06:297:22Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:591.96:287:23Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:531.91:020.06:277:24First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:511.82:100.06:267:24First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:551.63:070.16:257:25First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:271.43:550.26:237:25Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:590.910:271.24:270.42:450.96:227:26Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:041.04:410.74:530.66:217:27Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:331.19:53 AM1.34:271.06:080.26:207:27Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:521.67:08-0.16:197:28Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:191.98:05-0.36:187:29Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:562.19:03-0.46:177:29Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:382.310:09-0.46:167:30Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:232.311:25-0.36:157:31Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:132.26:157:31Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:032.012:44-0.26:147:32Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:531.81:540.06:137:33Third Quarter30Fri
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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