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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 16m at 4:36 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:33 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Feb 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:270.76:465:36First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:140.912:36-0.66:455:37First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:101.11:35-0.86:455:37First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:141.12:29-0.96:445:38Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:191.13:19-1.06:445:39Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:221.14:06-0.96:435:40Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:181.04:48-0.96:425:41Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:070.95:23-0.76:425:41Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:490.85:52-0.66:415:42Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:280.76:12-0.56:405:43Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:060.66:19-0.36:395:44Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:470.46:08-0.16:395:45Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:220.25:280.05:090.16:385:45Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:030.44:060.18:050.06:375:46Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:150.510:47-0.26:365:47Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:450.711:56-0.46:355:48Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:260.96:345:48Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:201.012:49-0.56:335:49Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:241.11:39-0.76:335:50Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:341.22:28-0.86:325:50Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:461.23:17-0.96:315:51Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:561.24:05-0.96:305:52Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue8:041.24:52-0.86:295:53Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:141.05:35-0.66:285:53New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:340.86:11-0.36:275:54New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:310.16:200.03:330.06:265:55New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:290.510:34 AM0.45:000.36:20-0.16:255:55Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:520.88:39-0.36:245:56Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 11:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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