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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 3h 24m at 7:21 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:27 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Nov 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:261.39:121.212:250.96:105:12Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:251.17:491.22:221.111:57 AM1.06:105:11Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:181.32:490.96:115:10Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:171.53:260.76:125:10Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:311.64:030.66:135:09Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:551.74:430.46:135:08Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:241.85:240.36:145:08Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:581.86:070.26:155:07Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:341.96:540.26:165:06Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:131.97:450.16:175:06Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:551.88:380.16:175:05Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:381.79:310.16:185:05Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:200.26:195:04Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:221.511:030.46:205:04Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:011.39:471.111:310.56:205:03Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:261.111:260.86:215:03Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:411.22:190.76:225:02Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:401.43:040.46:235:02Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:021.63:530.16:245:02Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:361.84:430.06:255:01New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:151.85:34-0.26:255:01New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:551.86:25-0.26:265:01New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:351.87:14-0.26:275:01Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:131.78:01-0.16:285:00Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:471.58:450.06:295:00Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:151.49:220.16:295:00Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:301.29:500.26:305:00First Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:551.010:030.46:315:00First Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:110.99:490.56:325:00First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:370.98:250.66:334:59First Quarter30Sat
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 11:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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