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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:38 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 30m at 2:15 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:041.110:560.26:028:00First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:310.89:320.56:028:00First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:340.83:470.36:038:00First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:451.13:480.06:038:00First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:541.34:22-0.26:038:00Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:231.55:00-0.46:048:00Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:001.65:38-0.56:047:59Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:411.76:16-0.56:057:59Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:221.76:54-0.56:057:59Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:031.77:31-0.46:067:59Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:431.68:07-0.46:067:59Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:201.68:39-0.36:077:59Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:551.59:06-0.26:077:58Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:251.39:230.06:087:58Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:501.29:240.26:087:58Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:011.08:570.36:097:57Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:450.77:420.46:097:57Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:170.84:300.46:107:57Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:501.03:110.16:107:56Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:031.33:29-0.16:117:56Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:351.54:07-0.46:117:55Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:211.74:53-0.56:127:55Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:141.95:44-0.76:137:55Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:112.06:38-0.76:137:54New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:092.07:31-0.76:147:53New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:061.98:23-0.56:147:53New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:021.79:09-0.36:157:52Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:561.59:410.16:157:52Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:491.19:290.46:167:51Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:470.76:570.66:177:50Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:330.91:310.46:177:50First Quarter31Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 (37% 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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