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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 11:17 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 58m at 1:11 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:302.05:390.06:357:20Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:401.96:220.26:357:18Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:471.76:510.56:367:17Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:551.46:490.86:367:16Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:350.912:171.23:300.85:371.06:377:15Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:271.46:140.76:377:14Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:521.58:170.66:387:13Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:010.56:387:11Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:261.711:230.46:397:10Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:071.812:320.36:397:09Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:561.81:320.36:407:08Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:561.82:280.26:407:07Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:071.83:180.26:417:05Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:231.84:030.36:417:04Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:341.84:410.46:427:03Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:371.85:100.56:427:02Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:371.75:290.66:437:01Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:401.55:310.86:436:59New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:041.010:421.22:081.05:011.06:446:58New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:001.24:380.93:251.26:446:57New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:471.76:240.76:456:56Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:201.98:020.56:456:54Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:360.36:466:53Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:042.111:582.210:030.25:465:52Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:210.15:475:51First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:022.212:320.05:485:50First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:162.21:340.15:485:48First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:412.12:300.25:495:47Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:111.93:160.45:495:46Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:431.83:500.75:505:45Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 6:14 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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