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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 7h 12m at 7:08 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:35 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - May 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:150.89:540.93:210.42:350.76:167:33Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:210.92:560.74:260.46:157:33Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:481.25:370.16:147:34Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:591.56:39-0.16:137:35Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:281.77:36-0.26:137:35Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:041.88:32-0.36:127:36Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:431.99:26-0.36:117:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:241.810:21-0.26:107:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:061.711:15-0.26:107:38Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:491.66:097:38Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:321.512:06-0.16:087:39Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:151.312:490.16:087:39Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:531.11:230.26:077:40Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:450.91:410.46:067:41Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:540.98:580.71:300.64:040.76:067:41Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:401.012:080.74:330.56:057:42Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:181.25:100.26:057:42Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:231.45:490.06:047:43New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:431.56:31-0.16:047:44New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:121.77:16-0.36:037:44New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:471.88:07-0.46:037:45New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:281.99:03-0.46:027:45Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:131.910:01-0.46:027:46Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:021.910:58-0.46:017:47Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:521.811:52-0.36:017:47First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:411.56:017:48First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:261.312:36-0.16:007:48First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:080.91:040.26:007:49First Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:060.912:520.53:580.56:007:49Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:551.14:360.25:597:50Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:431.45:21-0.15:597:51Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 2:21 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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