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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:27 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 14m at 7:08 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Aug 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:411.75:40-0.36:187:49Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:361.76:26-0.36:187:48New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:321.77:11-0.26:197:48New Moon3Wed
4Thu10:271.57:490.06:207:47New Moon4Thu
5Fri11:231.38:130.36:207:46Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:191.18:030.56:217:45Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:380.71:230.86:250.76:340.76:217:45Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:380.912:060.56:227:44Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:511.11:360.36:227:43First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:291.32:290.26:237:42First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:171.43:150.16:237:41First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:111.53:570.06:247:40Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:061.54:360.06:257:39Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:591.55:110.06:257:38Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:481.55:420.16:267:38Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:331.56:090.26:267:37Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:131.46:310.36:277:36Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:511.46:440.46:277:35Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:271.36:460.56:287:34Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:021.26:340.66:287:33Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:371.06:060.76:297:32Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:280.912:150.96:250.85:150.86:307:31Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:301.19:420.76:307:30Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:521.212:260.66:317:28Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:271.41:160.46:317:27Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:141.52:030.26:327:26Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:121.62:500.16:327:25Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:171.73:390.16:337:24Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:261.84:270.06:337:23Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:351.85:140.16:347:22Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:451.75:570.36:347:21New Moon31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8760959)

Common Questions About Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA today?

Slack tide in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA is approximately 12:17 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA?

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (82% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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