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 9h 27m 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 - Nov 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:312.09:320.16:105:12Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:400.26:105:11First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:231.911:400.26:115:11First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:181.712:300.46:125:10First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:191.51:050.66:135:09Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:161.29:411.11:180.86:135:08Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:441.18:241.22:241.012:510.96:145:08Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:571.33:210.86:155:07Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:571.54:070.66:165:07Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:101.64:480.56:175:06Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:301.65:260.46:175:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:541.76:040.36:185:05Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:221.76:440.26:195:04Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:521.77:270.26:205:04Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:261.78:130.26:215:03Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:011.69:010.26:215:03Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:381.59:480.26:225:02Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:310.36:235:02Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:141.411:080.36:245:02Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:451.311:350.46:255:01Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:061.18:421.011:480.66:255:01Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:050.87:381.02:280.811:34 AM0.76:265:01Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:181.22:490.66:275:01Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:231.43:320.36:285:00Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:451.64:210.16:295:00New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:191.75:15-0.16:295:00New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:001.86:12-0.36:305:00New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:441.87:12-0.46:315:00Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:301.88:14-0.46:325:00Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:151.69:14-0.36:335:00Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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