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 9h 15m 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 - Mar 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:300.310:380.44:510.12:570.26:225:57New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:580.411:420.34:220.24:360.16:215:58New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:550.53:270.36:060.16:205:58Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:090.67:430.06:195:59Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:340.89:30-0.16:186:00Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:090.911:01-0.16:166:00Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:530.96:156:01First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:471.012:07-0.26:146:02First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:501.012:59-0.36:136:02First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:021.11:46-0.36:126:03First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:201.12:30-0.36:116:03Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:391.03:11-0.36:106:04Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:580.93:49-0.26:096:05Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:220.84:210.06:076:05Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:340.411:020.74:390.22:380.26:066:06Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:500.64:210.44:330.16:056:06Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:510.86:13-0.16:046:07Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:191.07:51-0.26:036:08Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:001.29:26-0.36:026:08Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:491.310:52-0.36:006:09Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:441.35:596:09Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:451.312:05-0.35:586:10Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:551.21:07-0.35:576:10Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:171.11:58-0.25:566:11Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:480.92:380.05:556:12Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:180.83:050.15:536:12Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:410.73:160.35:526:13Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:450.610:080.73:060.42:460.45:516:13New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:130.72:300.53:540.35:506:14New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:070.84:500.25:496:14New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:171.05:430.25:486:15New 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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