28.9317’ N, 89.4283’ W

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA

85°
H 86°
L 82°
NNE
6mph
Low tide
3:58 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 8h 33m at 3:58 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:40 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - May 1866

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:121.56:570.15:256:42Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:421.57:410.15:246:43Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:141.58:280.05:236:43Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:501.59:160.15:236:44Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:271.510:030.15:226:45Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:071.410:470.15:216:45Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:491.311:250.25:206:46Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:331.111:550.45:196:46Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:230.95:196:47Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:150.98:450.712:060.52:230.65:186:48Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:341.03:140.45:176:48Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:261.24:070.15:176:49Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:421.45:02-0.15:166:49New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:121.65:59-0.25:156:50New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:501.86:58-0.35:156:51New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:331.87:57-0.35:146:51Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:171.88:53-0.25:146:52Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:001.69:45-0.15:136:52Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:381.510:270.15:136:53First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:021.310:540.35:126:54First Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:381.010:540.45:126:54First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:150.910:060.65:116:55First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:421.04:400.55:116:55Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:061.14:050.45:106:56Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:001.24:200.25:106:57Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:101.34:440.15:106:57Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:281.45:120.05:096:58Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:521.55:430.05:096:58Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:191.56:16-0.15:096:59Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:481.66:51-0.15:086:59Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:201.67:26-0.15:087:00Waning Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8760959)

Common Questions About Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA?

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA 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 Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA?

Tide predictions for Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA 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 Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA?

Tide data for Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8760959. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8760959.

What is the moon phase in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA is Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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