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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 9:22 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 11:47 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:491.25:150.36:157:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:041.36:030.16:147:34Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:291.56:550.06:147:34Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:021.67:50-0.16:137:35Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:401.78:48-0.26:127:36Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:221.79:49-0.26:117:36Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:071.710:48-0.16:117:37Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:521.611:430.06:107:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:351.46:097:38Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:031.212:280.16:087:39Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat11:340.912:560.46:087:39Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:200.912:510.64:180.66:077:40Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:301.14:440.46:077:41Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:191.25:220.26:067:41Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:311.46:010.16:057:42New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:531.56:390.06:057:42New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:211.67:16-0.16:047:43New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:501.67:53-0.16:047:44New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:211.68:30-0.16:037:44Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:521.69:080.06:037:45Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:231.59:460.06:027:45Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:541.410:210.16:027:46Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:221.310:510.26:017:47First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:391.211:090.36:017:47First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:151.011:080.46:017:48First Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:390.910:340.56:007:48First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:101.05:170.56:007:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:431.14:320.36:007:49Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:441.24:540.15:597:50Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:011.45:30-0.15:597:50Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:291.66:13-0.25:597:51Full Moon31Fri
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 4:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (80% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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