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 : 8:04 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 58m at 10:45 am (1.4 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 - Aug 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:071.57:530.06:187:49New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:411.48:140.16:187:48Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:111.28:250.36:197:48Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:381.18:200.46:207:47Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:510.97:500.56:207:46Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:270.86:380.66:217:45First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:090.94:090.56:217:45First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:101.12:590.46:227:44First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:361.23:120.26:227:43First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:151.43:420.16:237:42Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:011.54:19-0.16:247:41Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:521.65:00-0.26:247:40Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:441.75:43-0.26:257:39Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:381.86:27-0.26:257:38Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:321.77:11-0.16:267:37Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:261.67:510.16:267:37Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:231.58:220.36:277:36Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:241.28:260.66:277:35Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:490.97:120.86:287:34Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:271.010:450.66:297:33Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:331.212:590.46:297:32Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:121.42:060.26:307:31Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:041.63:000.16:307:29Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:031.73:500.06:317:28Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:051.74:350.06:317:27Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:041.75:160.16:327:26Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:581.75:510.26:327:25Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:471.66:200.36:337:24New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:311.56:420.46:337:23New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:121.46:560.56:347:22New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:521.36:570.76:347:21New Moon31Fri
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 3:24 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 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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