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 12h 41m 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 - Sep 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:541.66:330.56:357:20New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:071.46:480.76:357:18New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:460.912:331.23:520.86:131.06:367:17New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:571.36:230.76:367:16Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:390.66:377:15Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:301.510:440.56:377:14Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:141.612:170.46:387:13First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:051.71:240.46:387:11First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:021.72:190.46:397:10First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:071.73:060.46:397:09First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:181.63:460.46:407:08Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:281.64:210.56:407:07Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:331.64:490.66:417:05Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:311.55:090.76:417:04Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:251.45:160.86:427:03Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:171.311:181.15:050.96:427:02Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:141.210:581.23:311.04:341.06:437:01Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:271.15:000.93:371.16:436:59Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:231.56:230.86:446:58Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:521.67:500.86:446:57Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:230.76:456:56Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:291.710:510.66:456:55Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:141.812:050.56:466:53Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:091.81:090.46:466:52Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:161.92:060.46:476:51Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:361.82:580.46:476:50Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:081.83:450.56:486:49Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:431.74:240.76:486:47Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:191.511:131.14:490.96:496:46Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:041.410:091.32:461.04:391.16:506:45New Moon30Fri
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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