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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 8h 12m at 9:21 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:00 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jun 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:281.211:040.25:597:51First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:211.011:100.45:597:51First Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:350.910:470.55:597:52First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:400.98:540.55:587:52First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:531.04:550.45:587:53Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:431.14:550.25:587:53Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:531.35:200.05:587:54Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:151.45:55-0.15:587:54Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:451.66:35-0.35:587:55Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:201.77:19-0.35:587:55Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:591.78:07-0.45:587:56Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:401.78:56-0.45:587:56Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:231.69:43-0.35:587:56Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:031.510:25-0.15:587:57Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:351.310:560.15:587:57Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:241.011:000.35:587:57Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:140.89:520.55:587:58Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:390.94:350.45:587:58Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:121.14:370.15:597:58Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:181.35:07-0.15:597:58Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:411.45:43-0.25:597:59Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:111.56:19-0.35:597:59New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:441.66:54-0.35:597:59New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:171.67:27-0.36:007:59New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:501.57:59-0.26:007:59New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:221.58:29-0.26:008:00Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:531.48:57-0.16:018:00Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:201.39:200.06:018:00Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:421.19:340.16:018:00Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:481.09:330.26:028:00First Quarter30Sat
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 4:40 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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