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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 6:08 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 7:32 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 - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:391.710:30-0.16:167:33Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:181.611:25-0.16:157:33Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:001.56:147:34Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:461.412:180.06:147:34Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:361.31:050.16:137:35Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:351.11:430.26:127:36Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:181.02:090.46:117:36Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:430.88:240.82:140.53:020.86:107:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:190.91:460.74:090.56:107:38Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:501.15:010.36:097:38Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:511.35:500.16:087:39New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:091.56:41-0.16:087:39New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:381.77:36-0.26:077:40New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:141.88:35-0.46:067:41Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:571.99:38-0.46:067:41Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:451.910:41-0.46:057:42Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:361.811:42-0.36:057:42Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:281.76:047:43First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:191.412:36-0.16:047:44First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:031.11:190.16:037:44First Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:330.91:410.36:037:45Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:150.91:160.64:240.56:027:45Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:251.15:060.26:027:46Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:201.35:490.06:017:47Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:361.56:30-0.16:017:47Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:021.67:09-0.26:017:48Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:311.77:49-0.36:007:48Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:031.78:29-0.36:007:49Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:371.79:12-0.26:007:49Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:131.79:55-0.25:597:50Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:491.610:38-0.15:597:50Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 12:50 pm — 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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