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 12h 54m 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 - Nov 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:001.410:331.11:480.86:095:12Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:171.28:241.212:451.11:241.06:105:12Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:431.32:380.96:115:11Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:391.53:390.76:125:10Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:541.74:310.56:125:09Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:201.95:200.36:135:09Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:532.06:110.16:145:08Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:332.17:080.06:155:07Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:192.18:10-0.16:155:07Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:092.19:15-0.16:165:06Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:20-0.16:175:06Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:042.011:20-0.16:185:05Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:031.812:120.16:195:05Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:101.612:530.36:195:04Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:581.39:291.01:110.66:205:04Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:571.07:301.11:320.912:280.96:215:03Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:571.43:000.56:225:03Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:081.74:000.26:235:02New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:361.84:530.06:235:02New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:112.05:44-0.26:245:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:502.06:34-0.36:255:01New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:301.97:25-0.36:265:01Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:111.98:16-0.26:275:01Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:521.79:08-0.26:275:00Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:321.69:57-0.16:285:00Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:420.06:295:00First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:101.411:170.26:305:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:391.211:370.36:315:00First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:291.08:560.811:290.56:315:00First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:030.910:140.66:325:00Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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