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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:57 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 13h 46m at 11:19 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Apr 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:410.82:570.64:370.35:476:15Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:480.95:490.25:466:16Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:091.17:030.15:456:16Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:381.28:210.05:436:17Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:151.39:39-0.15:426:18Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:591.410:53-0.25:416:18Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:531.45:406:19Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:561.412:00-0.25:396:19Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:171.312:59-0.25:386:20Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:001.21:53-0.15:376:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:561.02:370.15:366:21Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:540.93:090.35:346:22Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:380.711:130.83:160.53:100.55:336:22New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:590.92:250.74:300.35:326:23New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:581.15:370.25:316:23New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:181.36:400.15:306:24New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:461.47:390.05:296:24Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:191.58:370.05:286:25Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:541.59:340.05:276:26Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:311.410:300.05:266:26Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:111.411:230.15:256:27First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:541.35:246:27First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:441.212:100.25:236:28First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:491.112:500.35:226:29First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:520.91:190.45:216:29Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:090.87:240.81:320.51:430.85:206:30Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:500.99:510.81:240.62:530.65:196:30Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:211.012:360.73:460.45:186:31Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:191.14:360.35:176:32Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:331.36:270.16:177:32Full Moon30Sun
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 3:38 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 96% 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 (96% 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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