28.9317’ N, 89.4283’ W

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA

79°
H 85°
L 80°
NE
4mph
Low tide
1:58 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 8h 18m at 1:58 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:46 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Sep 1898

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:041.210:231.05:060.95:356:19Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:221.34:470.75:366:18Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:501.56:570.65:366:17Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:281.68:510.55:376:15Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:230.45:376:14Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:121.711:350.35:386:13Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:021.812:350.35:386:12Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:021.81:290.25:396:11Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:101.82:180.35:396:10Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:231.73:010.35:406:08Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:341.73:380.45:406:07Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:371.74:070.55:416:06Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:351.64:230.75:416:05Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:341.54:220.85:426:04New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:391.39:451.13:531.05:426:02New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:111.29:341.33:160.92:451.15:436:01New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:481.54:570.85:436:00New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:161.76:300.65:445:59Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:551.98:030.55:445:58Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:442.09:320.35:455:56Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:520.25:455:55First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:422.112:030.15:465:54First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:502.11:060.15:465:53First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:102.12:030.25:475:51First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:391.92:520.35:475:50Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:131.83:330.65:485:49Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:501.63:560.95:485:48Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:371.48:541.23:351.15:495:47Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:331.53:170.95:495:45Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:501.74:470.75:505:44Full Moon30Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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