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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:28 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 18m at 3:02 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jul 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:161.66:38-0.46:028:00Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:531.67:16-0.46:028:00Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:321.77:54-0.46:038:00Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:101.78:31-0.46:038:00Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:481.69:06-0.36:048:00Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:251.59:37-0.26:048:00Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:001.410:02-0.16:057:59Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:281.110:100.16:057:59Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:020.89:390.46:057:59Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:540.85:160.46:067:59Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:511.03:200.16:067:59Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:491.33:52-0.26:077:58Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:161.54:38-0.56:077:58Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:581.75:28-0.66:087:58Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:481.96:20-0.76:087:58New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:411.97:12-0.76:097:57New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:341.98:02-0.66:107:57New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:241.78:48-0.46:107:57New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:091.69:24-0.26:117:56Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:461.39:440.06:117:56Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:121.19:370.36:127:55Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:000.88:390.46:127:55First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:200.86:090.56:137:54First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:590.93:360.36:137:54First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:541.13:300.16:147:53First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:151.33:530.06:157:53Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:481.44:26-0.26:157:52Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:301.55:03-0.26:167:51Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:151.65:42-0.36:167:51Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:011.76:21-0.36:177:50Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:461.76:59-0.36:177:50Full Moon31Tue
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 8:45 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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