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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 10:32 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:57 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Aug 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:000.86:070.56:187:49Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:360.94:080.56:197:48First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:501.12:450.36:197:47First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:221.32:570.16:207:47First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:051.43:310.06:217:46First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:561.54:12-0.26:217:45Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:511.74:56-0.26:227:44Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:491.75:42-0.26:227:43Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:471.76:28-0.26:237:43Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:451.67:100.06:237:42Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:441.57:430.26:247:41Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:441.27:540.56:257:40Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:531.07:120.76:257:39Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:570.98:200.66:267:38Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:551.111:550.56:267:37Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:281.31:240.36:277:36Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:151.42:220.26:277:35Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:101.53:110.16:287:34Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:091.53:540.16:287:33Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:081.64:330.16:297:32Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:041.55:080.26:297:31Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:551.55:380.26:307:30Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:411.56:030.36:307:29New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:241.46:200.46:317:28New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:031.36:260.66:327:27New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:421.26:190.76:327:26New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:211.15:540.86:337:25Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:471.012:061.05:180.85:110.86:337:24Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:441.11:160.97:300.83:460.86:347:23Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:011.210:100.76:347:21Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:321.412:030.56:357:20First Quarter31Sun
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 3:44 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (38% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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