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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 6:48 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m at 12:38 pm (1.0 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 - Dec 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:01-0.16:334:59First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:051.310:300.16:344:59First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:171.07:310.810:280.46:344:59First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:470.93:180.66:355:00First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:281.22:280.26:365:00Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:471.53:07-0.16:375:00Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:231.73:53-0.46:375:00Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:071.84:42-0.66:385:00Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:531.85:31-0.66:395:00Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:391.76:21-0.66:405:00Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:231.67:09-0.66:405:00Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:031.57:54-0.56:415:01Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:381.38:33-0.36:425:01Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:061.19:03-0.26:425:01Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:180.99:200.06:435:02Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:200.79:120.16:435:02Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:170.68:130.36:445:02Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:590.75:080.36:455:03Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:500.93:020.16:455:03Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:081.13:03-0.16:465:04Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:401.23:27-0.36:465:04Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:191.34:00-0.56:475:05Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:011.44:38-0.66:475:05Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:461.55:18-0.76:485:06New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:311.56:01-0.86:485:06New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:161.46:44-0.86:495:07New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:001.37:27-0.76:495:07Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:431.18:07-0.66:495:08Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:210.98:38-0.46:505:09Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:350.58:50-0.16:505:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:480.48:030.16:505:10First Quarter31Tue
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 3:43 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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