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 : 2:52 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 26m at 3:55 am (1.1 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 - Sep 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:091.82:170.16:357:19First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:181.83:130.16:367:18First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:331.84:030.26:367:17Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:461.74:460.36:377:15Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:531.65:190.46:377:14Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:541.55:400.66:387:13Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:501.45:440.86:387:12Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:451.311:401.05:260.96:397:11Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:451.211:201.24:100.94:441.06:397:10Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:141.05:430.93:221.06:407:08Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:431.47:090.86:407:07Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:400.76:417:06Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:111.510:180.76:417:05Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:481.611:430.66:427:03Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:331.712:490.56:427:02Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:271.71:420.56:437:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:311.72:280.46:437:00Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:431.73:100.46:446:59Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:001.73:470.56:446:57Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:181.74:210.66:456:56Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:361.64:480.86:456:55Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:001.510:491.14:590.96:466:54New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:411.410:171.33:250.94:361.16:466:53New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:231.55:110.86:476:51New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:511.76:460.66:476:50Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:321.98:200.56:486:49Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:530.46:486:48Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:212.011:190.36:496:47Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:172.012:340.36:496:45First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:192.01:380.46:506:44First Quarter30Thu
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 9:23 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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