28.9317’ N, 89.4283’ W

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA

85°
H -°
L 82°
E
22mph
High tide
1:01 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:30 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 22m at 1:01 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Dec 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:340.811:290.56:435:09First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:250.99:450.66:445:09Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:011.03:440.46:445:09Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:031.24:000.26:455:09Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:171.34:260.06:465:09Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:391.44:57-0.16:475:09Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:071.45:30-0.26:475:09Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:381.56:07-0.36:485:10Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:111.56:45-0.36:495:10Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:461.57:26-0.36:505:10Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:231.48:08-0.36:505:10Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:001.38:50-0.36:515:10Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:351.29:31-0.36:525:11Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:07-0.26:525:11Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:041.011:260.710:330.06:535:11Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:420.610:350.26:535:12Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:590.46:300.73:350.49:00 AM0.46:545:12Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:131.02:470.06:555:13Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:281.23:24-0.36:555:13Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:011.44:12-0.56:565:13Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:431.55:03-0.76:565:14New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:291.65:57-0.86:575:14New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:161.56:51-0.86:575:15New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:021.47:45-0.86:585:16Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:441.28:35-0.66:585:16Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:181.09:19-0.56:585:17Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:350.89:48-0.36:595:17First Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:480.59:55-0.16:595:18First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:290.49:160.17:005:19First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:010.56:320.17:005:19First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:400.73:330.07:005:20First Quarter31Sat
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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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