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 9h 25m 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 - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:200.612:35-0.36:465:35Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:010.81:27-0.56:465:36Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:491.02:12-0.76:455:37Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:431.02:55-0.86:455:38Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:381.03:37-0.96:445:39Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:331.04:18-0.96:435:40Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:241.04:57-0.86:435:40Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:111.05:34-0.76:425:41New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:520.96:07-0.76:415:42New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:290.86:34-0.66:405:43New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:040.76:53-0.46:405:43New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:390.56:57-0.36:395:44Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:170.36:40-0.16:385:45Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:110.25:520.06:530.16:375:46Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:110.112:590.44:010.110:58-0.16:365:47Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:180.66:365:47First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:540.812:05-0.46:355:48First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:451.012:58-0.66:345:49First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:491.21:51-0.86:335:49First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:011.32:45-0.96:325:50Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:151.43:40-1.06:315:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:271.34:35-1.06:305:52Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:351.25:28-0.96:295:52Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:421.16:18-0.76:285:53Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:540.86:59-0.46:275:54Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:140.06:265:54Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:280.511:21 AM0.45:570.36:430.06:255:55Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:330.79:30-0.26:245:56Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:110.911:16-0.46:235:56Waning Gibbous29Sun
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 11:20 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.

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