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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:36 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 09m at 5:44 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Oct 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:262.03:150.46:506:43Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:581.83:550.66:516:42Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:331.64:170.86:526:41Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:101.410:241.24:071.06:526:40Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:031.39:321.43:161.03:021.26:536:38New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:261.54:450.96:536:37New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:381.75:480.76:546:36New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:591.86:420.66:546:35New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:271.97:340.56:556:34Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:002.08:300.56:556:33Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:402.09:310.46:566:32Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:380.46:576:31Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:252.011:420.46:576:29First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:162.012:390.46:586:28First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:131.91:270.46:586:27First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:191.82:070.56:596:26First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:411.72:390.67:006:25Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:311.53:000.87:006:24Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:461.49:071.22:541.17:016:23Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:311.53:130.97:026:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:371.74:350.67:026:21Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:072.05:460.37:036:20Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:492.26:560.17:046:19Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:372.38:080.07:046:18Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:312.39:22-0.17:056:18Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:370.07:066:17Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:272.211:470.07:066:16Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:262.112:480.27:076:15Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:271.912:380.46:085:14Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:341.61:090.66:095:13Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:281.39:041.11:090.96:095:12Waning Crescent31Tue
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 11:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 (71% 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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