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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 4:12 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 40m at 5:20 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Oct 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:451.710:591.04:520.95:505:43New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:381.59:041.31:281.04:321.25:515:42New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:551.64:030.85:515:41New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:251.95:490.65:525:40Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:062.17:210.45:535:39Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:512.28:450.35:535:37Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:402.210:010.25:545:36Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:110.25:545:35First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:342.112:130.35:555:34First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:342.01:070.45:555:33First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:441.91:540.45:565:32First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:061.82:320.65:575:31Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:331.62:590.75:575:30Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:571.53:110.95:585:29Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:221.49:181.22:551.05:585:28Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:041.38:371.42:291.01:531.25:595:27Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:331.53:500.96:005:25Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:471.74:550.76:005:24Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:111.95:540.66:015:23Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:422.06:540.46:025:22Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:212.17:580.36:025:21Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:072.19:060.26:035:21Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:150.26:045:20Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:002.211:210.16:045:19Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:022.112:210.16:055:18Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:152.01:150.26:065:17Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:461.82:000.46:065:16Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:461.62:320.76:075:15Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:141.48:311.22:311.06:085:14Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:441.42:440.86:085:13New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:501.74:090.56:095:13New Moon31Sun
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 10:46 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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