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 11h 08m 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 - Aug 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:411.56:39-0.16:187:49Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:201.57:030.06:197:48Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:551.47:190.16:197:48Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:281.37:240.36:207:47Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:591.17:130.46:207:46Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:281.06:410.56:217:45Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:390.811:47 AM0.86:220.75:430.66:217:44Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:130.93:410.66:227:44Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:251.11:310.46:237:43Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:561.31:540.26:237:42Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:401.52:340.06:247:41Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:341.63:20-0.26:247:40Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:361.74:08-0.36:257:39Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:411.84:57-0.36:257:38Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:461.85:46-0.26:267:37Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:511.86:32-0.16:267:36New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:561.67:120.26:277:35New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:041.47:340.56:287:34New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:221.17:040.76:287:34Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:380.96:220.66:297:32Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:291.19:210.56:297:31Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:001.411:370.36:307:30Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:451.51:000.26:307:29First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:381.62:030.16:317:28First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:381.72:560.16:317:27First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:431.73:430.16:327:26Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:501.74:240.16:327:25Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:531.65:010.26:337:24Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:491.65:310.36:337:23Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:401.55:540.46:347:22Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:271.46:050.66:347:21Full Moon31Sat
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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