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 10h 07m 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:341.04:01-0.76:465:36Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:221.04:38-0.86:455:37Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:091.05:16-0.86:445:38New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:551.05:54-0.86:445:39New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:420.96:31-0.76:435:39New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:300.87:05-0.66:425:40Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:210.57:31-0.46:425:41Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:36-0.26:415:42Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:220.32:130.26:430.010:210.06:405:43Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:050.56:405:43First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:370.712:26-0.36:395:44First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:260.91:25-0.56:385:45First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:251.02:18-0.76:375:46Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:281.13:08-0.86:365:46Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:301.13:56-0.86:365:47Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:281.04:40-0.86:355:48Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:200.95:20-0.66:345:49Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:070.85:53-0.56:335:49Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:500.76:18-0.46:325:50Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:310.66:30-0.26:315:51Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:140.46:240.06:305:52Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:450.35:520.15:280.16:295:52Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:050.312:310.44:390.28:290.16:285:53Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:440.511:19-0.16:275:54Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:140.76:265:54Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:570.812:23-0.26:255:55Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:510.91:12-0.36:245:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:541.01:56-0.46:235:56Third Quarter28Sat
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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