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 6h 55m 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 - Aug 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:581.53:54-0.26:187:49Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:521.64:36-0.36:187:48Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:481.75:19-0.46:197:48Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:441.86:02-0.46:207:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:381.86:43-0.46:207:46Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:311.87:23-0.26:217:45Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:251.67:570.06:217:45Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:221.48:140.36:227:44Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:301.17:440.66:227:43Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:090.87:220.66:237:42Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:361.111:150.36:247:41Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:011.412:550.16:247:40Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:471.62:02-0.26:257:40Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:441.83:01-0.36:257:39Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:491.83:56-0.36:267:38Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:571.94:47-0.36:267:37Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:031.85:33-0.26:277:36Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:021.76:12-0.16:277:35Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:541.66:410.16:287:34New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:391.57:000.36:287:33New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:201.47:030.56:297:32New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:011.26:430.66:307:31New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:491.05:510.86:307:30Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:411.01:010.96:320.84:050.86:317:29Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:341.19:100.66:317:28Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:511.311:230.56:327:26Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:241.512:360.36:327:25First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:081.61:330.26:337:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:041.72:250.16:337:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:081.83:130.06:347:22First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:181.94:000.06:347:21Waxing 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 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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