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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 6h 22m at 4:47 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:450.88:050.46:028:00First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:260.93:580.36:028:00First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:141.14:040.06:038:00Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:321.34:38-0.26:038:00Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:041.45:16-0.36:038:00Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:421.55:56-0.46:048:00Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:211.66:33-0.46:047:59Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:001.57:08-0.36:057:59Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:371.57:39-0.26:057:59Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:111.48:06-0.16:067:59Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:421.38:270.06:067:59Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:091.28:410.16:077:59Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:281.08:430.26:077:58Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:270.98:260.36:087:58Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:470.87:380.46:087:58Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:500.85:570.46:097:57Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:271.04:160.36:097:57Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:371.14:020.16:107:57Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:041.24:200.06:107:56Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:391.44:48-0.26:117:56Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:201.55:23-0.36:117:55Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:041.66:01-0.36:127:55Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:501.66:42-0.36:137:55New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:371.67:22-0.36:137:54New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:241.58:00-0.16:147:53New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:111.48:310.06:147:53Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:571.28:440.36:157:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:350.98:170.56:157:52Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:480.85:450.56:167:51First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:091.02:180.36:167:51First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:241.22:530.16:177:50First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8760959)

Common Questions About Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides

Show All
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 11:57 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA