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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 7h 10m at 8:04 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:221.512:330.66:105:12Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:161.412:580.76:105:11Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:401.29:211.11:060.86:115:10Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:331.18:201.22:101.012:471.06:125:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:581.33:000.96:135:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:591.43:450.76:135:08New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:151.64:290.56:145:08New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:391.75:150.46:155:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:091.86:040.36:165:06New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:441.86:570.26:175:06Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:231.97:540.16:175:05Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:061.88:550.16:185:05Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:521.79:550.16:195:04Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:510.16:205:04First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:411.611:410.36:215:03First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:301.412:180.46:215:03First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:141.18:471.012:340.66:225:02Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:170.97:441.12:260.811:57 AM0.86:235:02Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:241.33:160.56:245:02Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:341.54:050.36:255:01Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:571.64:540.16:255:01Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:281.75:410.06:265:01Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:011.76:28-0.16:275:00Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:361.77:13-0.16:285:00Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:091.67:58-0.16:295:00Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:421.58:420.06:295:00Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:131.49:240.16:305:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:381.210:020.16:315:00Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:461.110:320.26:325:00Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:350.910:500.36:334:59Third Quarter30Thu
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 3:41 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 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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