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 6h 26m 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 - Nov 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:471.49:361.12:040.86:095:12Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:541.27:481.31:311.01:171.16:105:11Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:231.53:140.76:115:11Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:361.84:200.46:125:10Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:032.05:160.26:125:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:362.06:070.16:135:09Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:132.16:580.06:145:08Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:512.07:490.06:155:07Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:322.08:430.06:155:07Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:161.99:390.16:165:06Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:330.16:175:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:011.811:210.26:185:05Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:461.612:000.36:195:04Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:311.412:240.56:195:04Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:151.29:321.012:250.76:205:03Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:381.07:301.12:040.911:40 AM0.86:215:03Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:521.32:460.76:225:03Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:521.53:260.46:235:02Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:111.74:090.26:235:02New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:421.94:55-0.16:245:01New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:222.05:47-0.26:255:01New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:072.16:43-0.46:265:01New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:572.17:45-0.46:275:01Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:492.08:50-0.46:275:00Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:431.99:52-0.46:285:00Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:49-0.26:295:00First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:351.611:350.06:305:00First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:231.311:530.912:010.36:315:00First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:280.911:350.66:315:00First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:191.12:380.56:324:59Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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