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 11h 46m 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 - May 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:271.58:260.06:157:33Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:011.69:130.06:157:34Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:381.610:020.06:147:34Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:171.510:500.06:137:35Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:591.511:360.16:127:35First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:421.36:117:36First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:281.112:160.26:117:37First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:300.912:460.46:107:37First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:560.912:520.63:190.66:097:38Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:101.14:100.36:097:39Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:041.35:040.16:087:39Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:241.55:58-0.26:077:40Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:571.76:54-0.36:077:40Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:381.87:51-0.36:067:41Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:221.88:47-0.36:057:42Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:061.89:41-0.26:057:42Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:481.710:29-0.16:047:43Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:241.511:080.16:047:43Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:501.311:310.36:037:44Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:421.111:310.46:037:45Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:320.910:470.56:027:45Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:330.96:280.66:027:46Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:471.04:530.46:017:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:371.25:020.26:017:47Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:461.35:260.16:017:48Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:051.45:550.06:007:48Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:311.56:28-0.16:007:49New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:011.67:02-0.16:007:49New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:331.67:38-0.25:597:50New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:071.68:15-0.25:597:50New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:421.68:52-0.25:597:51Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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