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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:24 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 25m at 3:27 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Apr 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:311.27:020.05:476:15Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:021.48:07-0.15:466:16Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:411.59:16-0.25:456:16Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:261.510:26-0.35:436:17Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:181.611:32-0.35:426:18Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:191.65:416:18Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:301.512:32-0.35:406:19Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:581.41:26-0.25:396:19Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:491.22:13-0.15:386:20Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:041.02:510.25:376:20Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:000.711:080.83:040.52:210.45:366:21Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:570.91:540.83:580.15:356:22New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:591.35:15-0.15:336:22New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:291.56:25-0.35:326:23New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:101.77:33-0.45:316:23Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:551.88:41-0.45:306:24Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:431.89:48-0.35:296:24Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:321.710:51-0.25:286:25Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:221.611:47-0.15:276:26First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:131.45:266:26First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:081.312:340.15:256:27First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:151.11:090.25:246:27First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:260.91:270.45:236:28Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:040.88:490.81:190.62:190.75:226:29Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:480.912:110.73:190.55:216:29Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:271.15:060.36:207:30Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:331.35:480.16:197:30Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:531.46:310.06:187:31Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:211.67:16-0.16:187:32Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:551.78:06-0.26:177:32Full Moon30Thu
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 8:55 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 54% 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 (54% 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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