28.9317’ N, 89.4283’ W

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA

88°
H 89°
L 82°
E
16mph
Low tide
11:22 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 11:22 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:311.98:270.36:195:22Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:121.99:240.36:205:21Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:561.810:220.36:215:20Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:160.36:215:19Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:461.712:030.46:225:19Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:441.612:420.46:235:18Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:591.41:100.66:245:17Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:031.39:341.11:250.76:245:17Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:421.18:141.11:211.01:130.96:255:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:461.32:470.76:265:15Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:501.63:520.56:275:15New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:131.84:530.26:285:14New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:492.05:560.06:285:14New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:332.17:01-0.26:295:13Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:212.18:10-0.26:305:13Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:132.09:19-0.36:315:12Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:25-0.26:325:12First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:051.911:240.06:325:12First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:581.612:130.16:335:11First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:461.312:440.46:345:11First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:201.19:021.012:430.66:355:11Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:140.87:431.13:010.811:24 AM0.86:365:10Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:201.23:370.56:365:10Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:251.44:140.36:375:10Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:411.54:500.16:385:10Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:041.65:250.06:395:09Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:311.66:00-0.16:405:09Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:011.66:38-0.16:405:09Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:341.67:19-0.26:415:09Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:101.68:04-0.26:425:09Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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