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 7h 29m 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 - Jul 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:041.78:27-0.46:028:00New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:481.69:01-0.26:028:00Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:241.49:200.06:038:00Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:491.19:150.26:038:00Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:450.98:330.36:048:00Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:020.76:510.46:048:00First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:030.94:170.36:047:59First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:491.03:360.16:057:59First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:051.23:50-0.16:057:59First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:361.34:19-0.26:067:59Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:151.54:54-0.36:067:59Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:591.55:31-0.46:077:59Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:441.66:09-0.46:077:58Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:281.76:45-0.46:087:58Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:111.77:19-0.46:087:58Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:521.67:50-0.36:097:57Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:321.58:16-0.26:097:57Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:121.38:320.06:107:57Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:501.18:270.36:117:56Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:160.87:310.56:117:56Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:580.83:130.46:127:55Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:371.12:010.16:127:55Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:581.32:43-0.26:137:54Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:411.53:31-0.46:137:54Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:341.74:22-0.56:147:53Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:331.85:13-0.66:147:53Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:321.86:02-0.56:157:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:291.86:46-0.46:167:52New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:211.77:24-0.26:167:51New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:071.57:510.06:177:50New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:471.38:020.26:177:50New Moon31Sat
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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