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 7h 27m 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 - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:071.512:340.06:167:33Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:051.41:210.06:157:33Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:191.21:580.16:147:34Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:171.02:250.36:137:34Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:310.89:130.92:330.52:370.76:137:35Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:040.92:040.74:060.46:127:36Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:381.25:100.26:117:36New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:461.46:10-0.16:107:37New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:131.77:12-0.36:107:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:511.98:16-0.56:097:38New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:382.09:24-0.56:087:39Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:292.010:32-0.56:087:39Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:232.011:37-0.46:077:40Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:191.86:067:41First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:131.512:36-0.26:067:41First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:031.31:220.06:057:42First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:260.91:490.36:057:42Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:520.91:350.54:230.66:047:43Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:351.04:570.46:037:44Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:161.25:330.16:037:44Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:241.46:080.06:037:45Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:421.66:42-0.16:027:45Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:061.77:17-0.26:027:46Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:341.77:55-0.26:017:47Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:071.78:37-0.26:017:47Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:431.79:22-0.26:007:48Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:211.710:09-0.26:007:48Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:011.610:53-0.16:007:49Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:401.511:310.06:007:49Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:171.45:597:50Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:461.212:000.15:597:50Third Quarter31Fri
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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