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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 18m at 4:12 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:28 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Sep 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:331.57:060.66:357:20Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:171.36:490.76:357:19Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:390.912:141.14:130.95:590.96:367:18Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:511.17:150.86:367:17Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:521.310:000.66:377:15Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:161.511:480.46:377:14Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:561.712:590.26:387:13Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:501.92:020.06:387:12Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:572.03:01-0.16:397:11Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:132.13:59-0.16:397:09Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:332.14:540.06:407:08Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:502.05:450.16:407:07Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:031.96:310.46:417:06New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:151.77:040.66:417:05New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:341.511:491.06:590.96:427:03New Moon15Mon
16Tue1:271.24:400.95:121.26:427:02Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:311.57:040.76:437:01Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:040.66:437:00Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:051.710:410.56:446:59Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:441.811:570.46:446:57First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:291.912:590.36:456:56First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:221.91:550.36:456:55First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:251.92:470.36:466:54First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:401.83:340.46:466:53Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:581.84:160.46:476:51Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:101.84:510.56:476:50Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:141.75:160.76:486:49Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:131.64:260.85:485:48Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:151.510:141.14:141.05:495:47Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:341.39:411.32:371.03:281.15:495:45Full Moon30Tue
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 11:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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