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 6h 55m 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 - Oct 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:171.63:130.75:505:44Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:401.53:260.95:515:42Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:581.49:401.23:151.15:515:41Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:211.39:151.32:541.02:341.25:525:40Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:151.54:050.95:525:39Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:281.65:050.85:535:38Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:481.76:020.85:535:37Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:151.77:010.75:545:36Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:471.88:050.75:555:34Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:261.89:130.65:555:33Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:190.65:565:32Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:101.811:180.65:565:31Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:031.812:090.65:575:30Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:071.712:530.65:585:29Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:311.61:300.75:585:28Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:151.52:010.85:595:27Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:061.49:281.22:210.95:595:26Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:001.38:411.31:331.12:211.16:005:25Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:291.53:030.96:015:24New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:411.74:180.76:015:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:091.95:310.56:025:22New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:482.06:440.46:035:21Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:322.07:590.36:035:20Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:212.09:140.26:045:19Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:250.36:055:18First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:121.911:280.36:055:17First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:051.812:200.56:065:16First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:031.612:580.66:075:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:291.410:351.21:180.86:075:15Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:291.28:481.21:391.21:100.96:085:14Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:211.18:081.32:511.012:131.06:095:13Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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