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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 06m at 7:57 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:53 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Nov 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:521.95:310.36:095:12New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:322.06:370.26:105:12Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:172.07:450.16:115:11Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:042.08:540.16:125:10Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:521.810:000.26:125:09Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:590.36:135:09First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:391.711:480.46:145:08First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:181.412:200.66:155:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:081.28:581.112:250.86:155:07Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:221.07:501.22:581.011:38 AM0.96:165:06Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:281.33:220.76:175:06Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:301.43:560.66:185:05Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:451.54:300.46:195:05Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:061.65:040.36:195:04Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:301.65:380.36:205:04Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:581.76:140.26:215:03Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:281.76:530.26:225:03Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:001.67:340.26:235:02Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:331.68:170.26:235:02Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:071.58:590.26:245:02Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:391.49:390.26:255:01Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:130.36:265:01Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:051.211:351.110:400.46:275:01Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:141.010:520.56:275:00Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:071.010:310.76:285:00Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:481.22:410.56:295:00Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:551.43:140.36:305:00Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:201.54:000.06:315:00Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:551.74:50-0.26:315:00New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:361.85:45-0.36:325:00New Moon30Mon
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 3:55 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% 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 (91% 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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