Beach Guide

What’s On

This week on the beach

Something
every night

9 AM

Ship Island Ferry

Gulfport Harbor · Family

The passenger ferry to West Ship Island leaves the Jones Park harbor, mid-March through October.

9 AM

Charter Fishing Fleet

Gulfport Small Craft Harbor · Family

The charter fleet heads out to the barrier islands and reefs each morning from the harbor.

10 AM

Jones Park Splash Pad

Jones Park · Family

The free splash pad and playground run beside the beach and harbor through the warm season.

Big Days

annual
Jul

Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

The Gulf Coast's oldest fishing tournament, held at the Gulfport harbor over the Fourth of July weekend since 1948.

Oct

Cruisin' the Coast

Thousands of classic cars roll the 30-mile beach route through Gulfport each October.

Feb

Gulf Coast Mardi Gras

Carnival parades roll through downtown Gulfport and along the beach each winter.

see you out there

Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.

At Gulfport, the sun sets at 7:50 PM today — about 13h 33m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:17 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Gulfport update at the top of the conditions page.