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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:03 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 8h 11m at 5:01 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jun 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:340.911:180.55:597:51First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:221.04:210.55:597:51Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:591.14:400.25:587:52Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:031.35:180.05:587:52Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:241.56:04-0.35:587:53Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:561.76:55-0.45:587:53Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:351.87:50-0.55:587:54Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:201.98:46-0.55:587:54Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:061.89:42-0.45:587:55Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:531.710:34-0.35:587:55Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:351.511:18-0.15:587:55Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:031.211:440.15:587:56Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:191.011:330.45:587:56Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:140.89:260.55:587:57Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:531.04:520.35:587:57Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:301.15:020.15:587:57Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:371.35:29-0.15:587:58Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:571.45:59-0.25:587:58Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:221.56:30-0.25:597:58New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:511.57:01-0.35:597:58New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:211.67:34-0.35:597:59New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:531.58:07-0.35:597:59New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:251.58:41-0.25:597:59Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:571.59:13-0.26:007:59Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:281.49:41-0.16:007:59Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:561.210:020.06:007:59Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:141.110:130.26:018:00First Quarter27Sat
28Sun11:540.910:040.36:018:00First Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:350.89:100.46:018:00First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:070.94:390.36:028:00First Quarter30Tue
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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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