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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:43 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 21m at 1:37 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:321.13:140.05:476:15Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:570.93:350.25:466:16Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:400.69:300.83:320.41:530.55:456:16Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:180.72:530.63:380.45:436:17New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:540.94:460.35:426:18New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:551.15:410.15:416:18New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:101.26:330.05:406:19New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:341.47:28-0.15:396:19Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:051.58:28-0.15:386:20Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:441.59:33-0.25:376:20Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:291.610:39-0.25:366:21Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:211.611:41-0.25:346:22First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:201.65:336:22First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:291.512:36-0.25:326:23First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:521.41:25-0.15:316:23First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:381.22:070.05:306:24Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:511.02:400.25:296:24Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:570.710:590.92:520.52:160.55:286:25Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:521.01:440.83:540.25:276:26Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:511.35:11-0.15:266:26Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:221.66:24-0.45:256:27Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:041.97:36-0.55:246:27Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:542.08:48-0.55:236:28Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:472.011:00-0.56:227:29Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:421.96:217:29Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:391.712:08-0.36:207:30Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:361.51:07-0.26:197:30Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:361.31:540.06:187:31Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:511.02:240.26:177:32Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:320.87:500.82:280.53:020.86:177:32Waning Crescent30Sat
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 7:10 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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