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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 7h 04m at 4:03 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:07 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Aug 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:011.57:380.06:187:49New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:371.48:000.16:197:48New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:121.38:150.26:197:47Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:471.18:170.46:207:47Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:130.97:520.56:207:46Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:360.86:030.66:217:45First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:071.02:090.46:217:44First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:221.22:360.26:227:43First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:581.43:190.06:237:43First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:461.64:07-0.26:237:42Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:411.74:56-0.36:247:41Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:391.85:45-0.26:247:40Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:361.76:32-0.26:257:39Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:301.77:130.06:257:38Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:211.57:470.26:267:37Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:081.48:040.46:267:36Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:501.27:530.66:277:35Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:271.06:580.76:287:34Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:350.912:420.89:030.84:520.76:287:33Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:291.11:310.66:297:32Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:511.21:540.56:297:31Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:271.32:290.46:307:30Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:141.43:070.36:307:29Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:071.53:460.26:317:28Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:031.64:240.26:317:27Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:581.65:010.26:327:26Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:501.65:350.26:327:25Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:381.66:050.36:337:24New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:241.66:290.46:337:23New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:101.56:480.56:347:22New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:581.46:550.66:347:20New Moon31Sun
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 11:05 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (74% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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