28.9317’ N, 89.4283’ W

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA

86°
H 87°
L 81°
ENE
13mph
Low tide
1:31 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 4h 29m at 1:31 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:56 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jan 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:141.35:47-0.87:005:21New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:571.36:32-0.87:015:21New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:361.27:14-0.77:015:22New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:131.07:52-0.67:015:23Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:440.98:25-0.57:015:24Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:060.78:49-0.47:015:24Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:060.58:58-0.27:015:25Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:460.38:40-0.17:025:26First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:370.47:240.07:025:27First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:570.54:080.07:025:27First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:010.62:59-0.27:025:28First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:250.83:09-0.47:025:29Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:590.93:35-0.67:025:30Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:391.04:08-0.77:015:31Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:221.14:45-0.87:015:32Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:061.25:25-0.97:015:32Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:511.26:07-0.97:015:33Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:361.16:49-0.97:015:34Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:211.07:32-0.87:015:35Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:050.88:10-0.67:005:36Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:450.58:39-0.47:005:37Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:300.28:40-0.27:005:37Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:060.37:150.06:595:38Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:460.51:33-0.16:595:39Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:100.81:57-0.46:595:40Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:530.92:39-0.76:585:41Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:431.03:25-0.86:585:42Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:351.14:10-0.96:575:42Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:261.14:54-0.96:575:43Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:131.05:35-0.96:565:44New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:570.96:13-0.86:565:45New Moon31Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (49% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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