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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 3:22 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Dec 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:511.87:23-0.46:334:59Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:371.78:16-0.46:344:59Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:201.59:06-0.26:354:59Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:571.29:48-0.16:354:59Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:330.910:130.26:365:00Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:500.89:530.46:375:00Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:320.93:060.56:385:00Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:251.22:400.16:385:00Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:481.33:15-0.16:395:00Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:221.53:55-0.36:405:00Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:021.54:37-0.56:405:01Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:421.65:18-0.56:415:01New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:211.55:58-0.56:425:01New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:591.56:37-0.56:425:01New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:341.47:13-0.46:435:02Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:061.27:45-0.36:445:02Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:351.18:14-0.26:445:02Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:550.98:33-0.16:455:03Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:500.78:370.06:455:03First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:510.58:120.16:465:04First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:070.66:520.26:465:04First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:410.83:590.16:475:05First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:520.92:54-0.16:475:05First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:201.13:04-0.36:485:06Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:581.23:32-0.56:485:06Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:421.34:09-0.66:495:07Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:291.44:52-0.86:495:08Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:181.55:37-0.86:495:08Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:071.46:25-0.86:505:09Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:561.37:11-0.86:505:09Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:401.07:55-0.66:505:10Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 10:11 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 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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