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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 7:36 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 09m at 9:41 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jun 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:331.15:010.25:597:51Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:431.35:230.15:597:52Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:041.45:520.05:587:52Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:321.56:25-0.15:587:53New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:031.67:01-0.25:587:53New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:381.67:39-0.25:587:54New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:141.68:19-0.35:587:54New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:521.69:00-0.25:587:54Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:291.59:39-0.15:587:55Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:051.410:130.05:587:55Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:291.210:340.25:587:56First Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:300.910:260.45:587:56First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:060.98:210.55:587:56First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:061.04:070.35:587:57First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:561.24:280.05:587:57Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:131.45:06-0.25:587:57Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:431.55:48-0.35:587:58Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:201.66:31-0.45:587:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:001.77:13-0.45:597:58Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:391.67:52-0.35:597:58Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:161.68:27-0.25:597:59Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:491.48:56-0.15:597:59Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:181.39:170.06:007:59Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:391.19:280.16:007:59Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:391.09:210.36:007:59Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:140.88:450.46:008:00Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:210.87:130.46:018:00Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:280.95:020.36:018:00Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:201.14:320.16:018:00Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:351.24:440.06:028:00Waning Crescent30Sun
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 2:38 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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