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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 3:58 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:041.04:06-0.46:225:57Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:010.94:34-0.36:215:58Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:590.84:54-0.26:205:58New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:060.65:010.06:195:59New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:370.311:380.54:450.23:400.16:186:00New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:190.53:460.35:360.06:176:00New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:310.87:25-0.26:166:01Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:021.09:09-0.36:156:01Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:451.210:41-0.56:136:02Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:391.311:58-0.66:126:03First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:421.46:116:03First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:561.31:05-0.66:106:04First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:191.32:05-0.66:096:04Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:461.22:58-0.56:086:05Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:121.03:42-0.36:076:06Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:360.84:15-0.16:056:06Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:140.410:060.74:250.21:400.36:046:07Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:420.53:530.43:510.26:036:07Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:260.75:160.16:026:08Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:380.96:280.06:016:09Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:021.17:36-0.16:006:09Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:321.28:44-0.15:586:10Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:081.29:55-0.25:576:10Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:491.311:05-0.25:566:11Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:391.35:556:11Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:361.212:08-0.25:546:12Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:431.21:03-0.25:536:13Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:001.11:49-0.15:516:13Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:241.12:270.05:506:14Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:541.02:550.15:496:14Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:320.83:110.35:486:15Waning Crescent31Sat
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 10:51 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 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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