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 9h 59m 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 - Feb 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:171.05:43-0.86:465:36Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:570.96:14-0.76:455:36Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:330.86:39-0.66:455:37Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:060.66:53-0.46:445:38Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:390.56:52-0.36:445:39Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:120.36:25-0.16:435:40Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:030.35:230.08:070.06:425:40Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:000.53:100.011:42-0.26:425:41Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:220.76:415:42Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:010.812:24-0.46:405:43Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:531.01:11-0.76:395:44Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:571.22:01-0.96:395:44Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:081.32:53-1.06:385:45Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:191.33:47-1.16:375:46Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:291.34:40-1.16:365:47Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:351.25:31-1.06:355:47New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:421.06:19-0.76:345:48New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:550.76:58-0.46:345:49New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:450.07:08-0.13:240.06:335:50Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:360.411:20 AM0.35:350.27:05-0.16:325:50Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:360.79:49-0.36:315:51Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:170.911:30-0.56:305:52First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:061.16:295:52First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:011.112:40-0.76:285:53First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:041.11:38-0.76:275:54First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:141.12:31-0.76:265:55Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:271.13:18-0.76:255:55Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:331.04:01-0.66:245:56Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:301.04:37-0.56:235:57Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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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