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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 6:52 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 8:40 am (1.9 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 - Feb 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:140.86:06-0.66:465:36Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:530.76:31-0.56:455:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:320.66:52-0.46:455:37Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:120.47:03-0.36:445:38Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:240.16:56-0.15:280.16:445:39Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:240.36:030.06:435:40Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:300.512:290.06:425:41Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:020.712:49-0.36:425:41Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:500.81:36-0.57:416:42Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:481.03:24-0.77:406:43Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:511.04:14-0.87:396:44Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:521.05:02-0.87:396:45Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:511.05:48-0.87:386:45New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:460.96:31-0.77:376:46New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:370.87:07-0.57:366:47New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:230.67:31-0.37:356:48New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:35-0.17:346:48Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:080.42:060.27:080.06:040.17:336:49Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:530.21:450.36:000.19:240.17:336:50Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:570.57:326:51Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:250.612:46-0.17:316:51First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:050.71:38-0.27:306:52First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:550.82:21-0.37:296:53First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:540.83:02-0.47:286:53First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:570.93:42-0.47:276:54Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:580.94:20-0.47:266:55Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:550.94:56-0.47:256:55Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:480.95:29-0.47:246:56Waxing Gibbous28Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8760959)

Common Questions About Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides

Show All
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 1:46 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA