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 10h 30m 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 - Apr 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:371.16:370.15:466:16New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:031.27:360.15:456:16Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:351.38:390.05:446:17Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:131.39:450.05:436:17Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:561.310:480.05:426:18Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:461.311:450.05:416:18First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:441.35:406:19First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:581.212:360.05:386:19First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:401.11:210.15:376:20Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:471.01:590.25:366:21Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:420.79:040.92:260.41:230.65:356:21Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:330.82:250.63:050.45:346:22Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:141.04:220.15:336:22Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:281.35:33-0.15:326:23Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:591.56:44-0.25:316:23Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:411.67:54-0.25:306:24Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:261.79:05-0.25:296:25Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:141.610:12-0.25:286:25Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:021.511:12-0.15:276:26Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:501.45:266:26Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:361.212:030.15:256:27Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:181.012:390.35:246:28Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri11:210.912:570.45:236:28Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:550.98:460.712:480.62:580.75:226:29Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:020.94:340.56:217:29Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:461.15:100.46:207:30Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:501.25:460.26:197:31New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:061.36:230.26:187:31New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:281.47:010.16:177:32New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:561.57:420.06:167:32New Moon30Fri
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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