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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 8:06 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 8:57 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Oct 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:561.53:570.96:506:43Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:161.410:091.23:511.06:516:42Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:451.39:431.33:041.03:191.26:526:41New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:461.54:270.96:526:39New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:051.75:380.86:536:38New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:351.86:490.66:536:37New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:121.98:030.56:546:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:562.09:200.46:546:35Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:370.36:556:34Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:472.011:490.36:566:33First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:442.012:540.36:566:32First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:521.91:500.46:576:30First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:171.72:370.66:576:29Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:141.63:090.86:586:28Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:301.49:561.23:151.06:596:27Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:001.39:071.43:151.02:261.26:596:26Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:021.64:330.87:006:25Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:191.75:350.77:006:24Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:451.86:290.57:016:23Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:161.97:210.57:026:22Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:491.98:120.47:026:21Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:241.99:050.47:036:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:000.47:046:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:021.910:560.57:046:18Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:421.811:490.57:056:17Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:251.712:340.67:066:17Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:121.61:100.77:066:16Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:091.41:320.87:076:15Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:141.39:401.21:350.97:086:14Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:281.18:381.32:401.11:081.07:096:13Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:231.43:390.97:096:12Waning Crescent31Thu
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 2:31 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 48% 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 First Quarter (48% 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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