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 12h 13m 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 - Sep 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:121.35:580.76:357:19Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:001.211:461.05:280.86:357:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:591.111:371.24:380.84:320.96:367:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:511.36:280.86:367:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:210.76:377:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:191.510:140.66:377:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:561.611:420.46:387:12Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:441.712:500.36:387:11Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:421.81:500.26:397:10Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:511.92:450.16:397:09Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:091.93:380.16:407:08Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:311.94:270.26:407:07Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:541.85:110.46:417:05Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:191.65:440.76:417:04New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:521.510:441.15:471.06:427:03New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:021.34:120.84:261.26:427:02New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:341.66:060.76:437:00New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:111.87:460.56:436:59Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:551.99:190.46:446:58Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:450.46:446:57Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:431.912:010.36:456:56First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:361.91:060.46:456:54First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:341.92:010.46:466:53First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:421.82:480.56:476:52First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:591.73:280.66:476:51Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:201.63:590.76:486:50Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:381.54:180.86:486:48Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:531.410:541.14:191.06:496:47Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:111.39:521.22:111.13:501.16:496:46Full Moon29Sun
30Mon11:511.29:401.43:531.02:391.26:506:45Full Moon30Mon
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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