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 1h 46m 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 - Jun 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:251.511:170.05:597:51Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:581.311:460.15:597:51Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:191.15:597:52Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:380.912:010.311:510.45:587:52Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:270.910:400.55:587:53Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:051.04:290.45:587:53Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:401.14:420.25:587:54Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:451.35:16-0.15:587:54Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:061.55:59-0.35:587:55New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:391.76:47-0.55:587:55New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:201.97:41-0.65:587:56New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:051.98:37-0.65:587:56New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:541.99:34-0.65:587:56Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:431.810:28-0.45:587:57Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:301.611:15-0.25:587:57Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:091.311:470.05:587:57First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:121.011:460.35:587:58First Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:380.810:010.55:587:58First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:400.94:290.35:597:58Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:081.14:450.05:597:58Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:151.35:18-0.25:597:59Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:381.55:52-0.35:597:59Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:081.66:27-0.46:007:59Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:401.67:02-0.46:007:59Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:151.67:38-0.46:007:59Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:501.68:14-0.36:008:00Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:251.68:50-0.36:018:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:591.59:24-0.26:018:00Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:321.49:53-0.16:018:00Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:011.310:130.06:028:00Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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