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 8h 11m 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 - Dec 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:190.910:430.56:334:59Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:140.99:420.56:344:59Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:531.03:340.46:354:59Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:571.23:400.26:365:00Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:161.34:070.16:365:00Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:431.44:42-0.16:375:00New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:161.55:22-0.36:385:00New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:531.66:07-0.46:395:00New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:341.66:55-0.46:395:00Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:161.57:47-0.46:405:00Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:581.48:39-0.46:415:01Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:361.29:28-0.36:415:01Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:580.910:10-0.16:425:01First Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:000.710:340.16:435:01First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:180.710:170.36:435:02First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:240.83:210.36:445:02Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:181.03:130.06:445:03Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:361.13:45-0.26:455:03Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:051.34:24-0.46:465:03Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:381.35:03-0.56:465:04Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:131.35:41-0.56:475:04Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:481.36:18-0.56:475:05Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:211.26:54-0.56:485:05Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:541.17:28-0.46:485:06Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:231.08:00-0.46:485:06Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:480.98:29-0.36:495:07Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:020.78:50-0.26:495:08Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:360.68:57-0.16:505:08Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:370.58:370.06:505:09Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:580.57:240.16:505:10Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:360.64:090.06:515:10Third Quarter31Sun
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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