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 7h 51m 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 - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:251.29:140.66:357:19Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:571.411:240.56:367:18Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:401.512:480.46:367:16Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:311.61:490.46:377:15Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:291.62:390.36:377:14Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:341.63:220.46:387:13Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:421.64:010.46:387:12Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:481.64:350.56:397:11Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:471.55:030.66:397:09Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:411.55:240.76:407:08Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:311.45:320.86:407:07New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:201.311:461.05:240.96:417:06New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:131.211:221.23:211.04:581.06:417:05New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:191.15:010.94:111.06:427:03New Moon14Sat
15Sun11:451.46:320.86:427:02Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:100.86:437:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:141.69:530.76:437:00Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:521.711:230.56:446:58First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:401.812:340.46:446:57First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:381.81:360.46:456:56First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:491.92:310.36:456:55First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:121.83:230.46:466:54Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:421.84:090.56:466:52Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:111.74:470.76:476:51Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:411.511:281.15:100.96:476:50Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:191.410:271.22:581.04:571.16:486:49Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:181.44:500.96:486:48Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:381.66:200.76:496:46Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:111.87:440.66:496:45Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:491.89:050.66:506:44Waning 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 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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