28.9317’ N, 89.4283’ W

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA

81°
H 85°
L 81°
NW
6mph
Low tide
3:00 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 40m at 3:00 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:05 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (34% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Sep 1891

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:401.75:240.35:356:19New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:271.65:470.45:356:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:091.55:590.65:366:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:511.45:530.75:366:16New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:371.211:391.05:180.95:376:15Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:391.111:221.24:220.94:021.05:376:14Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:341.46:430.85:386:12Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:050.75:386:11Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:011.510:430.55:396:10First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:411.711:500.45:396:09First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:321.812:470.25:406:08First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:351.91:410.15:406:06First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:482.02:340.15:416:05Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:052.03:250.15:416:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:212.04:150.15:426:03Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:352.05:020.35:426:02Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:511.85:430.65:436:00Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:171.610:491.06:030.95:435:59Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:201.43:120.84:531.25:445:58Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:091.65:430.75:445:57Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:511.97:480.55:455:55Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:412.09:340.35:455:54Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:590.25:465:53Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:362.112:100.25:475:52Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:372.11:110.25:475:51Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:472.02:040.35:485:49Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:051.92:500.45:485:48Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:251.83:280.55:495:47Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:371.73:560.75:495:46Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:421.64:120.85:505:45Waning Crescent30Wed
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 34% 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 Third Quarter (34% 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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