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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 7h 05m at 6:08 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:31 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:35-0.36:465:36Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:110.33:020.27:350.06:455:37Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:210.42:500.06:455:37Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:430.61:08-0.36:445:38Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:220.81:46-0.56:435:39Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:090.92:25-0.66:435:40Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:000.93:03-0.76:425:41Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:531.03:42-0.76:415:41Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:451.04:19-0.76:415:42Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:331.04:57-0.76:405:43Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:180.95:32-0.76:395:44New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:580.96:04-0.66:385:45New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:350.86:30-0.56:385:45New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:120.76:47-0.46:375:46New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:490.56:52-0.26:365:47Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:330.36:38-0.16:355:48Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:170.35:540.17:340.16:345:48Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:550.11:120.53:440.111:08-0.16:335:49Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:350.76:325:50First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:160.912:18-0.46:325:50First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:121.11:13-0.66:315:51First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:191.22:08-0.86:305:52Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:321.33:03-0.96:295:53Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:441.33:58-0.96:285:53Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:541.24:51-0.96:275:54Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:011.15:42-0.76:265:55Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:060.96:27-0.56:255:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:160.76:59-0.26:245:56Full Moon28Mon
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 1:19 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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