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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 3h 58m at 1:38 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Dec 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:381.79:54-0.46:334:59Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:49-0.26:344:59Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:231.411:300.06:355:00Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:511.111:250.811:500.26:365:00Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:090.811:230.46:365:00Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:540.93:590.56:375:00Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:361.13:370.26:385:00Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:431.24:000.06:395:00Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:021.34:28-0.16:395:00Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:271.44:59-0.36:405:00New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:571.55:33-0.46:415:01New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:301.56:09-0.46:415:01New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:061.56:49-0.46:425:01New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:431.57:31-0.46:435:02Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:201.48:13-0.46:435:02Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:561.38:53-0.46:445:02Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:311.29:29-0.36:445:03Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:590.910:00-0.26:455:03First Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:380.710:18-0.16:465:03First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:230.610:090.16:465:04First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:000.77:390.36:475:04First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:430.92:360.06:475:05Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:011.23:11-0.46:485:05Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:371.43:57-0.76:485:06Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:231.64:50-0.96:485:07Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:141.75:46-1.06:495:07Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:071.66:44-1.06:495:08Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:591.57:42-1.06:505:08Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:471.38:37-0.86:505:09Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:281.09:25-0.66:505:10Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:59-0.46:515:10Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 8:20 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 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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