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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 3:02 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 04m at 4:54 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (51% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Mar 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:351.010:18-0.56:225:57Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:241.211:43-0.76:215:58First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:231.36:205:58First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:321.312:55-0.86:195:59First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:501.31:58-0.86:185:59First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:131.22:54-0.76:176:00Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:311.13:43-0.66:166:01Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:411.04:23-0.46:156:01Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:470.84:49-0.26:146:02Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:530.64:550.16:126:03Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:320.411:170.54:290.23:330.26:116:03Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:030.63:190.45:100.16:106:04Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:050.86:300.06:096:04Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:220.97:46-0.16:086:05Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:491.09:03-0.26:076:06Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:241.110:21-0.26:066:06Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:081.211:32-0.36:046:07Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:011.26:036:07Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:041.312:35-0.36:026:08Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:151.21:29-0.36:016:08Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:331.22:15-0.36:006:09Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:521.22:56-0.35:596:10Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:151.13:31-0.15:576:10Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:460.93:590.15:566:11Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:000.410:420.84:100.32:110.35:556:11New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:580.73:350.64:080.15:546:12New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:561.05:41-0.15:536:12New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:241.37:09-0.35:526:13Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:051.58:34-0.45:506:14Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:551.79:58-0.55:496:14Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:521.711:17-0.55:486:15First Quarter31Sat
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 9:58 am — 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 51% 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 (51% 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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