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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 7h 34m at 7:55 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:45 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Nov 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:241.74:320.56:095:12Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:561.95:440.36:105:12Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:372.16:560.16:115:11Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:242.18:090.06:125:10Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:142.19:210.06:125:09Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:290.06:135:09Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:051.911:300.16:145:08Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:571.812:200.36:155:07Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:491.512:560.56:155:07Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:441.310:561.11:130.66:165:06Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:411.18:521.12:121.11:000.86:175:06Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:180.98:031.23:060.911:45 AM0.96:185:05Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:491.33:470.76:195:04Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:541.54:240.56:195:04New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:091.65:010.46:205:04New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:301.65:380.36:215:03New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:571.76:170.26:225:03New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:281.76:590.16:235:02Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:021.77:450.16:235:02Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:401.78:340.06:245:01Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:201.69:240.06:255:01Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:120.16:265:01First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:021.510:570.16:275:01First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:461.411:360.26:275:00First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:321.210:240.912:040.46:285:00First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:030.98:040.91:310.912:090.66:295:00Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:151.12:210.66:305:00Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:071.33:130.36:315:00Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:251.54:070.06:315:00Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:591.75:04-0.36:324:59Full Moon30Sat
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 3:20 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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