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 - Apr 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:301.05:040.16:467:16Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:250.65:140.32:520.56:457:16New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:560.74:490.54:510.46:447:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:530.710:33 AM0.93:240.76:080.36:437:17New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:371.07:140.26:417:18New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:531.28:140.16:407:19Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:171.39:150.06:397:19Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:481.410:190.06:387:20Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:241.411:24-0.16:377:20Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:091.46:367:21First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:011.412:27-0.16:357:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:031.41:24-0.16:347:22First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:181.32:140.06:337:23First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:481.22:570.06:317:23Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:271.13:330.26:307:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:131.03:590.36:297:24Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:410.711:180.94:100.53:250.56:287:25Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:510.93:430.74:580.36:277:25Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:431.16:160.16:267:26Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:011.47:31-0.16:257:27Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:351.68:45-0.26:247:27Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:181.810:00-0.36:237:28Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:071.811:14-0.36:227:28Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:011.86:217:29Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:581.712:22-0.36:207:30Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:011.51:23-0.26:207:30Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:151.32:140.06:197:31Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:071.02:510.26:187:32Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:520.88:480.93:060.43:010.86:177:32Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:010.92:420.64:300.66:167:33Waning Crescent30Mon
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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