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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 4h 49m at 1:02 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:53 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Apr 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:450.510:150.83:360.31:470.45:476:15Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:320.73:130.63:410.25:466:16New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:241.05:09-0.15:456:16New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:511.36:30-0.35:446:17New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:321.67:50-0.45:436:17Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:211.79:09-0.45:416:18Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:141.710:26-0.45:406:19Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:101.711:36-0.35:396:19First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:101.55:386:20First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:151.412:37-0.25:376:20First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:301.21:260.05:366:21First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:121.02:000.25:356:21Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:260.82:140.45:346:22Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:590.810:110.71:550.62:460.65:336:23Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:100.912:320.73:470.45:326:23Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:001.14:340.25:306:24Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:091.25:170.15:296:24Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:281.46:000.05:286:25Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:541.56:450.05:276:25Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:261.57:35-0.15:266:26Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:021.68:30-0.15:256:27Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:431.69:27-0.15:246:27Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:271.610:23-0.15:236:28Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:151.611:15-0.15:226:28Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:081.56:217:29Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:121.31:010.06:207:30Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:511.11:400.26:207:30Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:070.88:040.92:060.41:150.86:197:31Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:460.91:580.73:250.56:187:31Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:061.14:360.16:177:32Waning Crescent30Fri
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 7:57 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 65% 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 (65% 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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