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 9h 41m 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 - Sep 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:111.64:280.26:357:20Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:131.65:030.36:357:19Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:091.65:310.46:367:18Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:591.55:510.56:367:16Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:441.46:010.76:377:15Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:281.35:580.86:377:14Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:141.25:380.96:387:13Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:061.012:051.14:510.94:571.06:387:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:221.06:300.93:361.06:397:11Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:111.38:180.86:397:09Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:371.410:200.76:407:08Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:121.511:540.66:407:07Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:571.612:560.56:417:06Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:521.71:490.46:417:05Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:581.72:370.46:427:03Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:121.83:230.36:427:02Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:291.84:080.46:437:01Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:471.74:500.56:437:00Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:061.75:260.76:446:59New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:291.511:341.05:460.96:446:57New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:081.43:400.95:281.16:456:56New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:541.55:370.86:456:55New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:231.77:220.76:466:54Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:051.88:050.55:465:52Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:541.99:410.55:475:51Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:030.45:475:50First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:491.912:110.45:485:49First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:501.81:070.55:485:48First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:011.71:530.55:495:46First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:231.62:290.65:495:45Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 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.

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