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 6h 01m 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 - Jun 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:192.07:47-0.65:597:51New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:112.08:44-0.65:597:52New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:021.99:39-0.55:587:52Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:511.710:28-0.25:587:53Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:341.511:010.05:587:53Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:571.111:040.35:587:54First Quarter6Wed
7Thu10:580.99:520.55:587:54First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:210.94:570.45:587:54First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:291.14:200.25:587:55First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:291.34:400.05:587:55Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:491.45:09-0.25:587:56Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:181.55:41-0.35:587:56Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:511.66:14-0.35:587:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:251.66:48-0.35:587:57Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:011.67:23-0.35:587:57Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:371.67:57-0.35:587:57Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:121.68:30-0.25:587:58Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:451.58:57-0.25:597:58Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:161.49:19-0.15:597:58Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:431.39:310.15:597:59Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:001.19:270.25:597:59Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:180.98:530.45:597:59Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:360.86:410.46:007:59Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:411.03:320.26:007:59Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:401.23:42-0.16:007:59Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:041.54:20-0.46:008:00Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:441.75:06-0.66:018:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:331.85:58-0.76:018:00Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:261.96:51-0.76:018:00New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:211.97:44-0.76:028:00New Moon30Sat
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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