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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 9m at 2:46 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:55 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Oct 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:311.92:320.56:506:43First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:551.73:140.66:516:42Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:321.63:430.86:526:41Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:081.411:231.23:520.96:526:40Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:401.310:031.32:091.13:341.16:536:38Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:221.29:391.43:491.02:381.26:536:37Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:401.54:530.96:546:36Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:541.65:470.86:546:35Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:151.76:370.76:556:34Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:421.87:290.76:566:33Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:151.88:260.66:566:32Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:521.99:270.66:576:31Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:310.56:576:29Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:341.911:320.56:586:28Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:221.812:250.56:596:27Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:171.81:120.66:596:26Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:271.71:520.67:006:25Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:071.62:250.87:006:24Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:181.410:001.22:450.97:016:23Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:391.39:031.32:171.12:391.17:026:22Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:501.53:470.87:026:21New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:051.74:590.67:036:20New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:361.96:080.47:046:19New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:172.17:170.27:046:18New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:032.18:280.27:056:18Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:522.19:390.17:066:17Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:480.27:066:16Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:422.011:520.37:076:15First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:311.812:450.47:086:14First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:191.61:230.67:096:13First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:031.410:291.212:410.86:095:12First Quarter31Sun
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 9:20 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 43% 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 (43% 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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