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 7h 30m 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 - Dec 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:531.75:35-0.36:334:59Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:281.76:13-0.36:344:59Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:061.76:53-0.36:354:59Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:441.67:37-0.36:355:00Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:211.58:20-0.36:365:00Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:561.49:00-0.26:375:00Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:271.39:33-0.16:385:00Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:491.09:550.06:385:00Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:150.810:000.26:395:00Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:510.79:290.36:405:00Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:320.95:590.46:415:01Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:191.12:340.16:415:01Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:381.32:59-0.26:425:01Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:151.63:41-0.56:425:01Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:011.74:31-0.76:435:02New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:541.85:26-0.96:445:02New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:491.96:25-1.06:445:03New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:451.87:25-0.96:455:03Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:381.68:23-0.86:455:03Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:261.39:16-0.66:465:04Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:57-0.36:475:04Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:030.911:280.510:070.06:475:05First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:370.58:440.26:475:05First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:320.72:510.16:485:06First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:391.02:38-0.26:485:06First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:061.13:06-0.46:495:07Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:421.23:39-0.66:495:08Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:211.34:14-0.76:505:08Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:021.34:50-0.76:505:09Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:431.35:27-0.76:505:09Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:271.26:04-0.76:515:10Full Moon31Sun
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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