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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 8h 09m at 5:08 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Dec 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:081.24:040.26:334:59Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:241.44:330.16:344:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:471.45:05-0.16:354:59New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:151.55:40-0.26:365:00New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:481.56:18-0.26:365:00New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:231.66:59-0.36:375:00New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:591.57:43-0.36:385:00Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:371.58:28-0.36:385:00Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:161.49:13-0.36:395:00Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:541.29:55-0.26:405:00First Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:32-0.16:415:01First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:241.010:430.710:570.16:415:01First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:290.710:530.36:425:01First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:290.82:360.46:435:01Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:201.12:570.06:435:02Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:401.33:41-0.36:445:02Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:151.54:31-0.66:445:03Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:581.65:23-0.76:455:03Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:451.66:18-0.86:455:03Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:311.67:13-0.86:465:04Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:161.48:06-0.76:475:04Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:561.28:55-0.66:475:05Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:281.09:36-0.46:485:05Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:400.810:03-0.26:485:06Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:300.610:060.06:485:06Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:220.59:210.16:495:07Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:050.65:580.26:495:08Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:470.73:300.06:505:08Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:560.93:31-0.26:505:09Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:191.03:53-0.46:505:10Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:501.14:23-0.56:515:10Waning Crescent31Mon
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 12:22 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 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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