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 : 5:08 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 14m at 6:28 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 - May 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:141.46:35-0.16:167:33New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:441.77:45-0.36:157:33New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:251.88:55-0.46:147:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:121.910:05-0.46:147:34Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:031.911:14-0.46:137:35Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:561.86:127:36First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:491.612:17-0.36:117:36First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:421.41:11-0.16:107:37First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:321.21:530.16:107:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:290.92:140.46:097:38Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:140.99:550.72:020.64:230.76:087:39Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:081.012:340.75:010.56:087:39Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:481.25:370.36:077:40Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:511.36:110.16:067:41Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:041.56:460.06:067:41Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:251.67:22-0.16:057:42Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:521.68:02-0.16:057:42Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:231.78:46-0.16:047:43Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:581.79:33-0.26:047:44Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:361.710:21-0.16:037:44Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:171.611:09-0.16:037:45Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:591.511:520.06:027:45Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:431.46:027:46Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:271.212:300.16:017:47Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:541.012:580.26:017:47Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:280.99:070.71:040.53:230.66:017:48Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:171.012:000.74:110.36:007:48Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:591.35:030.06:007:49Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:121.55:58-0.36:007:49New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:441.86:55-0.55:597:50New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:261.97:55-0.65:597:50New Moon31Fri
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 11:48 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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