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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 6:48 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:15 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jun 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:091.97:40-0.55:597:51New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:511.88:24-0.45:597:51New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:311.89:06-0.35:587:52Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:091.79:43-0.25:587:52Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:441.510:140.05:587:53Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:121.310:350.15:587:53Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:271.110:360.35:587:54First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:470.99:590.45:587:54First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:140.87:520.55:587:55First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:421.04:340.45:587:55First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:211.14:200.15:587:55Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:321.34:41-0.15:587:56Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:581.55:13-0.35:587:56Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:331.65:52-0.45:587:56Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:141.86:34-0.55:587:57Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:581.87:20-0.65:587:57Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:441.98:07-0.65:587:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:301.88:54-0.55:587:58Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:161.79:36-0.35:587:58Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:001.510:09-0.15:597:58Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:351.210:210.25:597:59Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:100.99:330.45:597:59Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:370.84:190.45:597:59Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:361.03:290.16:007:59Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:401.34:02-0.26:007:59Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:091.54:43-0.46:007:59Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:501.75:27-0.56:008:00Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:341.86:10-0.66:018:00Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:191.86:51-0.56:018:00New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:031.77:30-0.56:018:00New Moon30Sun
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 10:01 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 (11% 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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