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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:01 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 56m 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 - Feb 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:37-0.27:466:36Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:130.411:520.28:05-0.17:456:37Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:380.36:400.07:456:38Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:390.43:38-0.17:446:39Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:060.62:39-0.37:436:39Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:480.72:59-0.47:436:40Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:380.93:32-0.67:426:41Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:331.04:11-0.77:416:42Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:301.14:53-0.87:416:42Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:251.15:36-0.97:406:43Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:211.16:21-0.97:396:44New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:161.17:06-0.87:386:45New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:120.97:49-0.77:386:46New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:25-0.47:376:46Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:120.78:42-0.27:366:47Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:280.42:150.27:570.18:590.07:356:48Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:050.57:346:49First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:390.712:20-0.27:336:49First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:300.91:42-0.57:326:50First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:301.02:43-0.77:316:51First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:351.13:36-0.77:306:51Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:421.14:25-0.77:306:52Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:441.05:09-0.77:296:53Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:401.05:49-0.67:286:54Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:290.96:22-0.57:276:54Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:140.86:48-0.37:266:55Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:570.77:05-0.27:256:56Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:410.67:090.07:246:56Full Moon28Wed
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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