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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 3:34 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:46 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:531.92:08-0.16:357:20First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:002.03:07-0.26:357:19First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:162.14:05-0.26:367:17Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:352.15:00-0.26:367:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:502.15:520.06:377:15Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:031.96:390.26:377:14Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:161.77:140.56:387:13Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:391.511:430.97:090.96:387:11Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:491.24:480.84:571.16:397:10Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:331.57:210.66:397:09Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:260.56:407:08Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:111.811:030.36:407:07Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:551.912:180.36:417:06Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:451.91:210.26:417:04Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:421.92:170.26:427:03Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:501.93:090.26:427:02Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:061.83:560.36:437:01Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:211.84:370.46:436:59Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:281.85:100.56:446:58Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:271.75:320.66:446:57Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:231.65:370.86:456:56New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:231.411:071.15:141.06:456:55New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:411.310:381.33:481.04:121.16:466:53New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:431.55:360.86:466:52New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:041.77:090.76:476:51Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:361.98:370.56:476:50Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:030.46:486:49Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:192.011:230.26:496:47First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:122.212:360.16:496:46First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:162.21:420.16:506:45First Quarter30Wed
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 10:40 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (29% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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