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 7h 18m 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 - Oct 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:182.13:080.26:506:44Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:472.04:010.36:516:43Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:181.94:490.56:516:41Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:481.85:280.76:526:40Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:241.611:051.15:431.06:526:39New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:281.43:460.94:461.36:536:38New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:121.65:420.86:536:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:421.87:160.66:546:36Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:202.08:410.56:556:35Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:580.46:556:33Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:012.011:080.46:566:32Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:462.012:120.46:566:31First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:352.01:090.46:576:30First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:321.92:000.46:576:29First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:401.82:450.56:586:28First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:051.73:220.66:596:27Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:361.63:480.86:596:26Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:041.53:580.97:006:25Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:301.310:111.23:431.07:016:24Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:131.29:421.43:421.02:481.27:016:23Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:421.54:570.87:026:22Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:581.76:010.77:036:21Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:241.97:040.57:036:20Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:572.08:080.47:046:19Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:372.19:160.37:056:18Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:260.27:056:17Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:252.111:350.17:066:16Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:202.112:390.17:076:15Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:242.01:380.27:076:15Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:411.81:280.36:085:14Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:251.62:080.56:095:13Waning Crescent31Mon
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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