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 10h 26m 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 - Jul 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:470.95:090.36:028:00Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:311.04:070.26:028:00Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:451.24:120.06:038:00Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:131.34:36-0.26:038:00Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:501.55:08-0.36:048:00Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:311.65:45-0.46:048:00Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:151.76:24-0.56:048:00New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:001.77:05-0.56:057:59New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:471.77:45-0.46:057:59New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:331.68:22-0.36:067:59New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:181.48:51-0.16:067:59Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:001.19:000.26:077:59Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:230.88:210.46:077:58Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:050.75:030.56:087:58First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:241.02:380.26:087:58First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:381.23:11-0.16:097:57First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:141.43:54-0.36:097:57Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:001.54:38-0.46:107:57Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:491.65:21-0.46:117:56Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:381.66:01-0.46:117:56Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:241.66:36-0.36:127:55Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:071.57:06-0.26:127:55Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:441.47:30-0.16:137:55Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:191.37:470.16:137:54Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:491.27:530.26:147:53Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:151.07:430.36:147:53Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:300.97:100.46:157:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:090.76:050.56:167:52Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:230.94:120.46:167:51Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:311.02:550.36:177:50Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:591.23:000.16:177:50Third Quarter31Thu
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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