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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 6h 09m at 8:44 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:16 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:111.51:060.76:105:12Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:381.310:071.21:170.86:115:11Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:511.18:451.22:111.11:040.96:115:10Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:361.08:101.33:020.912:051.06:125:09Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:011.43:430.86:135:09Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:081.54:230.66:145:08New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:251.65:020.56:145:07New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:491.75:430.46:155:07New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:171.76:260.36:165:06New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:491.87:120.36:175:06Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:251.88:020.26:185:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:041.78:540.26:185:05Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:461.79:480.26:195:04Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:390.26:205:04First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:321.611:260.36:215:03First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:241.412:050.46:225:03First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:531.19:041.012:310.66:225:02Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:120.97:501.11:480.912:230.86:235:02Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:251.32:490.66:245:02Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:301.53:450.36:255:01Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:551.74:420.06:265:01Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:311.85:39-0.16:265:01Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:121.86:37-0.26:275:00Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:541.87:35-0.36:285:00Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:351.78:31-0.26:295:00Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:131.69:24-0.16:305:00Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:451.410:110.06:305:00Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:470.26:315:00Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:001.211:141.011:070.36:324:59Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:560.911:040.46:334:59Third Quarter30Sun
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 4:00 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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