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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:22 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 37m at 4:22 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Dec 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:191.74:37-0.36:334:59New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:021.85:27-0.46:344:59New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:451.86:17-0.46:344:59New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:271.77:06-0.46:354:59New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:061.57:51-0.36:365:00Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:401.48:32-0.26:375:00Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:061.29:030.06:375:00Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:121.09:220.16:385:00First Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:570.89:190.26:395:00First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:500.78:330.46:405:00First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:420.85:520.46:405:00First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:290.93:250.26:415:01Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:421.13:200.06:425:01Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:081.23:41-0.16:425:01Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:411.34:11-0.36:435:02Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:181.44:44-0.46:435:02Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:561.45:21-0.56:445:02Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:361.45:59-0.56:455:03Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:151.46:38-0.56:455:03Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:551.37:17-0.56:465:04Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:341.27:54-0.46:465:04Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:080.98:26-0.36:475:05Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:190.78:45-0.16:475:05Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:180.58:310.16:485:06Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:430.66:230.26:485:06Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:350.82:130.06:495:07Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:591.12:33-0.36:495:07Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:381.23:13-0.66:495:08Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:241.33:57-0.76:505:09Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:111.44:42-0.86:505:09Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:591.35:27-0.86:505:10New Moon31Wed
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 9:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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