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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 34m at 3:02 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:09 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (40% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jul 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:471.96:27-0.76:028:00New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:391.97:15-0.76:038:00New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:291.88:01-0.66:038:00New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:141.78:40-0.46:038:00New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:551.69:11-0.26:048:00Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:281.49:270.06:048:00Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:521.19:230.26:057:59Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:510.98:420.36:057:59Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:260.76:580.46:067:59First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:010.84:070.36:067:59First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:421.03:270.16:077:59First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:571.23:43-0.16:077:58First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:281.44:15-0.26:087:58Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:101.54:52-0.46:087:58Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:571.65:32-0.46:097:58Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:451.76:13-0.56:097:57Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:331.86:54-0.56:107:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:201.87:34-0.56:107:56Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:061.78:10-0.46:117:56Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:511.68:41-0.26:117:56Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:361.48:590.16:127:55Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:201.08:410.46:137:55Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:500.76:430.56:137:54Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:330.91:280.36:147:54Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:311.22:110.06:147:53Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:041.53:00-0.36:157:53Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:531.73:52-0.56:157:52Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:501.84:43-0.66:167:51Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:501.95:34-0.66:177:51Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:491.86:21-0.56:177:50Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:431.87:02-0.36:187:49New Moon31Mon
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 10:05 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 40% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (40% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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