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 12h 27m at 12:10 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jan 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:190.69:06-0.26:515:11Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:540.48:450.06:515:11Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:010.47:200.16:515:12Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:130.63:450.06:515:13Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:190.82:31-0.26:515:14Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:481.02:44-0.56:525:14Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:281.13:16-0.76:525:15Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:151.33:55-0.96:525:16Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:071.44:40-1.06:525:17Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:001.55:29-1.16:525:17New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:531.56:20-1.16:525:18New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:451.37:11-1.16:525:19New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:361.18:00-0.96:525:20Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:250.88:41-0.76:525:21Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:04-0.46:525:22Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:090.54:340.28:260.06:515:22First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:000.52:490.06:515:23First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:120.81:21-0.36:515:24First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:511.02:04-0.76:515:25First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:411.12:50-0.96:515:26Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:341.23:35-1.06:505:27Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:291.24:20-1.06:505:27Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:201.25:03-1.06:505:28Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:081.15:44-0.96:495:29Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:511.06:20-0.86:495:30Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:280.96:51-0.76:495:31Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:030.87:16-0.66:485:32Full Moon27Sat
28Sun10:340.67:31-0.46:485:32Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:010.47:27-0.36:475:33Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:100.26:51-0.16:475:34Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:530.35:240.06:465:35Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 (84% 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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