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 55m 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 - May 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:401.62:530.26:127:33Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:241.33:360.46:117:34Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:301.09:581.13:440.61:531.06:107:35Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:461.111:371.03:260.84:360.86:097:35Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:171.22:541.05:350.56:087:36Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:581.36:120.36:087:37Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:061.56:460.26:077:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:331.77:200.06:067:38New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:051.97:57-0.16:057:38New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:412.08:39-0.16:057:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:192.09:28-0.16:047:40Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:002.110:25-0.16:037:40Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:452.111:27-0.16:037:41Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:332.06:027:42Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:241.912:230.06:017:42First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:161.61:080.16:017:43First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:151.31:420.36:007:44First Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:191.110:021.02:000.62:470.96:007:44First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:211.21:530.84:400.55:597:45Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:121.55:440.15:597:46Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:311.86:36-0.25:587:46Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:082.17:26-0.45:587:47Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:502.38:17-0.55:577:47Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:352.49:11-0.55:577:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:212.410:09-0.45:567:49Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:072.211:10-0.35:567:49Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:532.15:567:50Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:381.812:06-0.15:557:50Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:181.612:450.15:557:51Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:501.31:060.45:557:52Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon10:061.11:070.65:557:52Third Quarter31Mon
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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