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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 7h 26m at 8:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:38 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Nov 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:371.74:240.56:105:12New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:001.85:040.46:105:11New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:281.85:420.36:115:11New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:591.96:230.36:125:10New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:321.97:060.36:135:09Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:081.97:530.26:135:09Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:461.88:430.36:145:08Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:241.79:310.36:155:07Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:150.36:165:07First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:031.610:510.46:165:06First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:401.411:170.56:175:05First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:081.28:461.111:260.76:185:05First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:211.07:031.12:151.010:59 AM0.86:195:04Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:341.32:190.76:205:04Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:391.53:020.46:205:03Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:051.73:510.26:215:03Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:421.94:44-0.16:225:03Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:272.05:42-0.26:235:02Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:152.16:42-0.36:245:02Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:062.07:45-0.36:245:01Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:551.98:47-0.26:255:01Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:421.69:44-0.16:265:01Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:320.16:275:01Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:181.311:591.011:010.36:285:00Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:590.910:490.66:285:00Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:231.07:080.76:295:00Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:021.23:080.46:305:00Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:131.33:310.26:315:00Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:361.54:010.06:325:00Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:041.54:33-0.16:325:00Waning Crescent30Tue
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 4:21 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 5% 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 (5% 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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