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 : 1:38 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 2:15 am (1.5 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 - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:421.611:131.04:430.95:505:44New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:191.49:251.21:271.04:081.15:515:43New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:111.53:570.95:515:41New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:281.75:330.75:525:40New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:571.96:530.65:525:39Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:302.08:050.55:535:38Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:072.09:120.45:535:37Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:512.010:180.45:545:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:210.45:555:35First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:432.012:200.45:555:33First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:461.91:130.45:565:32First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:011.81:580.55:565:31First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:251.82:350.65:575:30Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:491.73:000.75:585:29Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:121.53:100.95:585:28Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:431.49:031.22:541.15:595:27Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:481.38:351.42:480.91:451.25:595:26Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:401.74:130.76:005:25Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:021.95:270.56:015:24Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:362.16:400.46:015:23Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:192.27:540.26:025:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:102.39:110.16:035:21Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:250.06:035:20Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:072.211:350.06:045:19Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:122.112:380.16:055:18Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:282.01:310.36:055:17Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:001.72:130.56:065:16Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:591.52:350.86:075:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:211.38:391.22:141.06:075:15Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:591.43:060.86:085:14New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:021.64:180.66:095:13New Moon31Thu
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 7:56 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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