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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 4:03 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1m at 5:01 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 - Jan 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:190.49:180.06:515:11First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:470.56:160.16:515:12First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:310.73:22-0.16:515:12First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:440.83:25-0.36:525:13Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:100.93:47-0.46:525:14Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:401.04:15-0.56:525:15Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:141.04:46-0.66:525:15Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:481.15:18-0.76:525:16Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:241.05:51-0.76:525:17Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:581.06:24-0.76:525:18Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:321.06:56-0.66:525:19Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:050.97:25-0.66:525:19Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:360.87:51-0.56:525:20Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:040.68:10-0.46:525:21Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:170.48:20-0.36:525:22Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:330.28:08-0.16:525:23Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:390.46:550.06:525:23Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:270.62:19-0.16:515:24Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:480.82:13-0.46:515:25Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:271.02:49-0.76:515:26Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:161.13:35-0.96:515:27Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:091.24:24-1.06:505:28Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:041.25:16-1.16:505:28New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:581.26:07-1.06:505:29New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:491.06:57-0.96:495:30New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:360.87:41-0.76:495:31Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:170.68:13-0.56:485:32Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:390.38:18-0.26:485:33Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:030.27:250.06:485:33Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:080.34:370.06:475:34First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:200.52:01-0.26:475:35First Quarter31Sat
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 10:32 am — 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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