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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 10:39 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 56m at 12:10 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:212.07:37-0.56:187:49Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:191.98:26-0.36:197:48Full Moon2Wed
3Thu11:161.69:080.06:197:48Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:141.39:260.36:207:47Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:191.08:260.66:207:46Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:160.810:310.66:217:45Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:441.11:160.36:227:44Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:121.42:160.06:227:44Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:561.63:06-0.26:237:43Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:481.73:54-0.26:237:42Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:451.74:39-0.36:247:41Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:421.75:21-0.26:247:40Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:371.76:01-0.26:257:39Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:271.76:37-0.16:267:38New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:111.67:080.06:267:37New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:511.67:310.26:277:36New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:271.57:440.36:277:35New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:011.37:390.56:287:34Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:361.17:080.66:287:33Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:400.812:150.95:030.85:590.76:297:32Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:451.09:240.76:297:31Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:471.212:150.56:307:30First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:131.41:090.36:307:29First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:541.61:590.16:317:28First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:491.82:52-0.16:317:27First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:551.93:46-0.26:327:26Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:062.04:40-0.36:337:25Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:172.15:34-0.36:337:24Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:272.06:26-0.16:347:23Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:351.97:150.16:347:22Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:451.77:540.46:357:21Full Moon31Thu
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 5:24 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 Waning Gibbous (76% 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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