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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:12 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 13h 37m 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 - Jun 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:181.811:06-0.35:597:51Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:021.611:46-0.15:597:52First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:431.35:587:52First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:381.012:130.15:587:53First Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:480.812:050.43:550.65:587:53First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:201.04:040.25:587:53Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:031.34:47-0.25:587:54Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:221.65:34-0.45:587:54Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:571.86:24-0.65:587:55Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:392.07:15-0.75:587:55Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:252.08:06-0.65:587:56Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:111.98:56-0.55:587:56Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:551.89:41-0.45:587:56Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:361.610:21-0.25:587:57Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:111.510:51-0.15:587:57Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:371.211:050.15:587:57Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:371.010:510.35:587:58Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:200.89:370.45:587:58Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:310.95:330.45:597:58Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:361.04:240.25:597:58Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:301.24:360.05:597:59Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:461.45:04-0.25:597:59Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:151.55:38-0.45:597:59Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:521.76:17-0.56:007:59New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:331.87:00-0.56:007:59New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:171.87:45-0.66:008:00New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:021.88:30-0.66:018:00New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:471.89:14-0.56:018:00Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:311.79:55-0.46:018:00Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:121.510:26-0.16:028:00Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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