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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 11:17 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:001.57:020.76:357:19New Moon1Thu
2Fri1:160.812:291.23:250.86:121.06:357:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:521.46:400.76:367:17Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:100.56:367:16Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:251.711:050.26:377:15Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:141.912:310.06:387:13First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:132.01:43-0.16:387:12First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:222.12:47-0.16:397:11First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:392.13:45-0.16:397:10Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:002.04:370.16:407:09Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:161.95:210.26:407:08Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:241.85:530.46:417:06Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:251.66:070.76:417:05Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:251.45:520.96:427:04Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:011.011:041.23:250.94:551.06:427:03Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:571.45:300.96:437:01Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:101.67:040.86:437:00Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:341.78:280.66:446:59Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:480.56:446:58Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:081.811:060.56:456:57Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:511.912:170.46:456:55Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:451.91:200.36:466:54Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:491.92:150.36:466:53Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:021.93:040.36:476:52Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:201.92:470.35:475:51Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:371.93:250.45:485:49Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:541.83:570.65:485:48Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:171.710:461.04:170.85:495:47New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:591.59:041.21:021.04:001.15:495:46New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:481.53:340.85:505:45New Moon30Fri
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 6:27 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 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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