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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 6:01 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 02m at 7:36 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Sep 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:471.96:200.16:357:19Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:521.87:050.36:367:18Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:591.67:390.66:367:17Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:161.47:420.86:377:16Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:590.92:201.15:360.86:041.16:377:15Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:241.28:370.76:387:13Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:481.411:030.56:387:12Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:321.612:380.36:397:11Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:261.81:460.26:397:10Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:281.82:430.26:407:09Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:351.83:320.26:407:07Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:461.84:150.36:417:06Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:541.74:520.46:417:05Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:551.75:230.56:427:04Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:501.65:460.66:427:03New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:391.55:590.86:437:01New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:281.45:550.96:437:00New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:311.011:401.13:011.05:301.06:446:59New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:251.24:561.04:341.16:446:58Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:441.46:330.96:456:57Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:120.86:456:55Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:101.69:530.76:466:54Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:441.711:200.66:466:53First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:281.812:290.56:476:52First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:231.91:290.46:476:50First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:301.92:240.36:486:49First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:481.93:160.36:486:48Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:131.94:060.46:496:47Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:391.94:520.56:496:46Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:051.75:310.76:506:44Full Moon30Sat
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 12:48 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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