28.9317’ N, 89.4283’ W

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA

86°
H -°
L 82°
E
21mph
High tide
1:01 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 12:30 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 1:01 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Sep 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:481.511:270.45:446:29First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:351.712:400.25:456:27First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:341.81:410.15:456:26First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:411.92:360.05:466:25Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:521.93:260.15:466:24Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:021.84:120.25:476:23Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:051.84:500.35:476:22Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:021.75:200.55:486:20Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:531.65:370.65:486:19Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:421.45:350.85:496:18Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:341.311:191.15:080.95:496:17Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:401.111:021.24:090.94:051.05:506:16Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:111.46:040.95:506:14Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:341.58:010.85:516:13Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:510.75:516:12Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:091.611:110.65:526:11Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:541.712:120.55:526:10Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:501.71:050.45:536:08Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:571.81:530.45:536:07Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:111.82:380.35:546:06Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:251.83:200.45:546:05Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:371.84:000.55:556:04Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:471.84:350.65:556:02New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:011.65:020.85:566:01New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:271.510:161.15:021.05:566:00New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:381.33:550.93:471.35:575:59New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:141.65:530.75:585:58Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:521.97:440.55:585:56Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:412.09:260.45:595:55Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:520.35:595:54First Quarter30Fri
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 39% 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 First Quarter (39% 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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