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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:58 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 54m at 5:00 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:120.88:540.81:470.53:040.76:167:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:351.012:560.74:110.46:157:33Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:081.25:030.26:147:34Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:181.45:510.06:137:35Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:431.66:36-0.16:137:35Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:141.77:20-0.26:127:36Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:491.78:04-0.26:117:36Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:241.78:48-0.16:107:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:011.79:33-0.16:107:38Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:371.610:180.06:097:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:141.511:000.16:087:39Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:491.411:340.26:087:39Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:171.211:560.36:077:40Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:211.011:560.56:067:41Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:250.911:110.66:067:41Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:130.94:240.66:057:42Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:331.14:210.46:057:43Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:311.34:500.16:047:43Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:491.55:28-0.16:037:44Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:181.66:12-0.26:037:44New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:551.87:01-0.46:037:45New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:371.97:54-0.46:027:46New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:231.98:49-0.46:027:46Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:101.99:43-0.46:017:47Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:581.710:34-0.26:017:47Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:421.511:150.06:017:48Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:141.211:370.36:007:48First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:040.911:090.56:007:49First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:120.94:450.56:007:49First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:051.14:160.35:597:50Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:571.34:460.05:597:51Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:29 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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