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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 7:55 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 23m at 10:11 am (1.5 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 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:171.18:261.32:231.01:251.06:105:12Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:081.43:410.86:115:11New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:151.64:380.66:115:10New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:331.75:260.46:125:10New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:571.86:100.36:135:09New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:251.86:540.36:145:08Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:571.97:410.26:145:08Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:331.88:320.26:155:07Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:131.89:270.26:165:06Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:561.710:220.26:175:06First Quarter10Tue
11Wed11:120.36:185:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:431.611:540.36:185:05First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:351.512:260.46:195:04First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:441.312:470.66:205:04Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:281.18:271.012:470.76:215:03Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:020.97:391.22:170.811:57 AM0.96:225:03Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:291.43:160.56:225:02Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:431.64:120.26:235:02Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:131.85:090.06:245:02Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:532.06:10-0.26:255:01Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:382.07:13-0.36:265:01Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:282.08:20-0.46:265:01Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:191.99:26-0.46:275:00Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:29-0.26:285:00Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:101.711:23-0.16:295:00Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:561.412:040.16:305:00Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:221.110:090.912:210.46:305:00Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:570.911:460.66:315:00Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:091.13:220.56:325:00Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:031.23:510.36:334:59Waning Crescent30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8760959)

Common Questions About Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides

Show All
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 3:03 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA