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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 3h 00m at 6:52 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:41 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jun 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:421.311:010.25:597:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:451.111:190.35:597:52First Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:500.911:050.55:587:52First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:100.94:110.55:587:53Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:381.14:170.25:587:53Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:381.34:560.05:587:53Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:591.55:43-0.35:587:54Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:331.76:32-0.45:587:54Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:131.77:23-0.45:587:55Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:561.88:13-0.45:587:55Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:381.79:01-0.35:587:56Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:181.69:42-0.25:587:56Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:511.410:130.05:587:56Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:101.210:280.25:587:57Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:521.010:170.35:587:57Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:370.99:220.45:587:57Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:490.96:410.45:587:58Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:121.05:010.35:587:58Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:081.14:580.15:597:58Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:201.25:160.05:597:58Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:421.35:43-0.15:597:59Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:101.46:12-0.25:597:59Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:401.56:44-0.25:597:59New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:131.57:16-0.26:007:59New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:471.57:48-0.26:007:59New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:211.58:19-0.26:007:59New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:541.48:49-0.26:018:00Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:271.39:16-0.16:018:00Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:551.29:360.16:018:00Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:011.09:390.26:028:00First Quarter30Mon
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 2:16 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 2% 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 (2% 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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