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 7h 17m 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 - Dec 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:360.910:150.56:344:59Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:041.03:540.56:344:59Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:591.13:480.36:354:59Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:101.24:090.16:364:59Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:301.34:380.06:375:00New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:571.45:11-0.16:375:00New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:271.45:46-0.26:385:00New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:001.56:24-0.36:395:00New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:351.57:03-0.36:395:00Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:121.47:45-0.36:405:00Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:491.38:28-0.36:415:01Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:241.29:11-0.26:415:01Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:511.09:49-0.16:425:01First Quarter13Sat
14Sun11:040.710:180.06:435:02First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:390.610:220.26:435:02First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:310.88:510.46:445:02First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:160.92:510.16:455:03Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:301.13:25-0.26:455:03Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:011.34:09-0.56:465:04Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:401.44:56-0.66:465:04Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:221.55:45-0.76:475:04Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:041.46:34-0.76:475:05Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:451.37:21-0.66:485:06Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:221.28:04-0.56:485:06Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:521.08:41-0.46:485:07Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:110.89:08-0.36:495:07Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:550.69:19-0.16:495:08Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:280.59:030.06:505:08Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:220.57:510.16:505:09Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:450.64:320.16:505:10Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:440.73:27-0.16:515:10Waning Crescent31Wed
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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