28.9317’ N, 89.4283’ W

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA

86°
H -°
L 83°
E
14mph
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 7h 29m 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 - Apr 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:221.612:37-0.55:566:25Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:451.51:39-0.45:546:26Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:201.42:35-0.35:536:26Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:581.23:23-0.15:526:27Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:351.04:000.15:516:27Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:500.610:260.84:140.42:150.55:506:28New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:250.83:370.64:120.35:496:28New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:091.05:330.25:486:29New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:241.26:410.05:476:30New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:491.47:430.05:456:30Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:191.58:44-0.15:446:31Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:541.59:45-0.15:436:31Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:331.510:47-0.15:426:32Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:191.511:47-0.15:416:32First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:121.45:406:33First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:161.312:410.05:396:34First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:331.21:290.05:386:34First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:061.12:070.15:376:35Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:481.02:330.35:366:35Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:300.78:390.92:440.51:120.75:356:36Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:580.82:280.63:040.55:346:36Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:301.04:180.35:336:37Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:331.25:240.15:326:38Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:541.56:29-0.15:316:38Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:261.77:36-0.25:306:39Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:071.88:47-0.35:296:39Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:551.99:58-0.45:286:40Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:491.911:06-0.45:276:41Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:471.85:266:41Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:511.612:08-0.25:256:42Third Quarter30Tue
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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