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 58m 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 - Dec 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:171.44:230.16:344:59Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:351.54:59-0.16:344:59New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:051.55:29-0.26:354:59New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:351.66:05-0.26:365:00New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:051.56:47-0.36:375:00New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:411.57:23-0.36:375:00Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:171.58:05-0.36:385:00Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:531.48:53-0.26:395:00Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:231.39:29-0.26:395:00Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:531.110:05-0.16:405:00First Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:290.06:415:01First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:050.99:350.710:410.26:415:01First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:110.710:170.36:425:01First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:230.82:590.36:435:02Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:171.12:590.06:435:02Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:411.33:41-0.36:445:02Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:171.54:29-0.66:455:03Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:591.65:17-0.76:455:03Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:471.76:17-0.96:465:04Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:411.77:17-0.96:465:04Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:291.58:17-0.86:475:04Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:171.39:11-0.76:475:05Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:531.09:59-0.56:485:06Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:35-0.26:485:06Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:050.78:530.510:290.06:495:07Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:230.58:350.26:495:07Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:410.73:170.06:495:08Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:470.93:23-0.26:505:08Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:111.03:47-0.46:505:09Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:411.14:17-0.56:505:10Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:111.24:47-0.66:515:10Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:03 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.

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