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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:17 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 29m at 4:18 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Aug 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:431.66:57-0.26:187:49New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:241.67:26-0.16:187:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:001.57:480.06:197:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:351.47:590.16:197:47New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:081.37:550.36:207:46Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:421.07:270.56:217:46Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:450.812:160.86:180.76:090.66:217:45Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:340.912:530.56:227:44Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:351.21:120.26:227:43First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:051.42:00-0.16:237:42First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:521.72:53-0.36:237:41First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:521.83:48-0.46:247:41Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:592.04:44-0.56:257:40Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:092.05:39-0.56:257:39Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:162.06:32-0.46:267:38Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:201.97:19-0.26:267:37Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:211.77:570.16:277:36Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:211.48:100.56:277:35Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:261.17:170.76:287:34Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:070.86:440.76:287:33Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:521.110:170.56:297:32Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:171.412:120.36:297:31Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:541.51:150.26:307:30Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:401.62:080.16:317:29Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:341.72:580.06:317:28Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:371.73:460.06:327:27Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:451.74:310.06:327:26Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:491.75:130.16:337:24Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:471.75:490.16:337:23Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:371.76:170.36:347:22New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:231.66:350.46:347:21New 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 9:47 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 43% 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 minimum.

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 (43% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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