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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 6h 09m at 2:52 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:141.01:230.46:187:49First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:301.22:030.16:197:48First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:081.42:51-0.16:197:47First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:591.53:40-0.26:207:46Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:561.64:28-0.36:217:46Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:551.75:14-0.26:217:45Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:511.65:56-0.26:227:44Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:441.66:320.06:227:43Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:311.56:590.16:237:42Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:131.37:140.36:237:41Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:521.27:130.46:247:41Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:271.06:500.66:257:40Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:330.811:59 AM0.95:020.86:020.76:257:39Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:530.912:100.78:390.74:310.76:267:38Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:571.11:430.66:267:37Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:221.21:420.46:277:36Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:591.32:160.36:277:35Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:471.42:530.26:287:34Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:431.53:320.16:287:33Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:411.64:090.16:297:32Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:391.64:450.16:297:31Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:351.65:200.16:307:30Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:291.65:520.26:317:29Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:241.66:200.36:317:28New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:221.46:390.56:327:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:271.36:380.76:327:26New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:480.912:541.14:550.85:490.96:337:25Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:241.17:320.76:337:23Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:401.310:020.56:347:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:171.511:550.36:347:21First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:081.71:130.26:357:20First Quarter31Tue
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 9:37 pm — 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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