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 5h 34m 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 - Mar 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:190.810:27-0.37:236:57Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:031.07:226:57Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:551.112:06-0.47:216:58Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:531.11:22-0.57:206:59Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:591.12:23-0.57:186:59Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:121.03:14-0.47:177:00Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:260.93:57-0.47:167:00Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:360.94:33-0.37:157:01Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:380.85:01-0.27:147:02Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:360.75:190.07:137:02Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:330.65:240.17:127:03New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:230.411:360.55:100.23:580.37:117:04New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:590.54:310.45:230.27:097:04New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:060.411:03 AM0.73:130.46:390.17:087:05New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:200.87:560.07:077:05Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:480.99:19-0.17:067:06Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:231.110:43-0.17:057:07Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:051.211:58-0.27:047:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:571.27:037:08First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:581.31:03-0.37:017:08First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:121.22:01-0.37:007:09First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:391.22:53-0.36:597:09Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:161.13:42-0.26:587:10Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:571.04:24-0.16:577:11Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:010.44:560.22:040.46:567:11Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:190.64:580.54:230.26:547:12Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:240.79:55 AM0.83:350.75:570.06:537:12Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:121.17:21-0.16:527:13Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:471.38:41-0.26:517:13Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:291.410:00-0.26:507:14Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:151.411:15-0.26:487:15Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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