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 6h 45m 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 - May 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:221.05:250.46:157:33New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:171.26:090.26:147:34New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:271.46:490.16:147:35New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:461.57:290.06:137:35New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:091.68:100.06:127:36New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:381.68:56-0.16:117:36Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:111.69:46-0.16:107:37Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:491.610:39-0.16:107:38Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:301.611:300.06:097:38Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:141.56:087:39First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:011.412:170.06:087:40First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:541.212:580.16:077:40First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:151.01:300.36:067:41First Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:440.97:440.81:480.42:370.86:067:41Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:080.91:370.63:520.56:057:42Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:341.14:500.26:057:43Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:341.45:47-0.16:047:43Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:571.66:46-0.36:047:44Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:331.87:47-0.46:037:44Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:161.98:51-0.56:037:45Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:052.09:54-0.56:027:46Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:541.910:56-0.46:027:46Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:441.711:51-0.26:017:47Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:291.56:017:47Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:591.212:350.06:017:48Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:571.01:000.26:007:48Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:530.912:480.510:530.66:007:49Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:341.05:020.46:007:50Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:101.25:230.26:007:50Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:131.35:500.05:597:51Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:281.46:20-0.15:597:51New 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 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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