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 8h 06m 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 - Feb 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:560.66:21-0.46:465:36New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:280.46:23-0.36:455:36Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:550.36:09-0.16:455:37Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:230.25:310.07:050.16:445:38Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:190.34:180.06:445:39Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:390.52:06-0.16:435:40First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:140.61:13-0.26:425:40First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:010.71:34-0.46:425:41First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:550.82:07-0.56:415:42First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:530.92:42-0.66:405:43Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:520.93:20-0.76:395:44Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:501.03:57-0.76:395:44Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:471.04:35-0.76:385:45Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:440.95:11-0.66:375:46Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:430.85:44-0.56:365:47Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:490.66:08-0.36:355:47Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:270.16:090.04:140.06:355:48Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:150.311:54 AM0.35:170.27:06-0.16:345:49Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:070.69:50-0.26:335:50Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:450.811:38-0.46:325:50Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:360.96:315:51Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:371.012:50-0.66:305:52Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:451.01:50-0.66:295:52Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:581.02:42-0.66:285:53Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:080.93:27-0.66:275:54Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:110.94:06-0.56:265:54Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:060.84:36-0.36:255:55Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:570.74:55-0.26:245:56New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:460.65:010.06:235:56New Moon29Sun
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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