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 4h 17m 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 - Jul 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:591.67:17-0.36:038:00New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:341.67:53-0.36:038:00New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:101.68:27-0.36:038:00New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:451.58:59-0.26:048:00Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:181.49:27-0.26:048:00Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:491.39:480.06:058:00Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:151.19:590.16:058:00Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:120.99:460.36:067:59First Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:480.88:180.46:067:59First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:170.93:340.36:077:59First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:011.13:430.06:077:59Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:181.44:22-0.36:087:58Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:541.65:10-0.56:087:58Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:401.86:01-0.76:097:58Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:311.96:55-0.76:097:58Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:251.97:48-0.66:107:57Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:171.88:39-0.56:107:57Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:071.69:23-0.36:117:56Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:501.49:530.06:117:56Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:231.19:540.26:127:56Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:150.88:580.46:127:55Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:290.85:590.56:137:55Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:130.93:370.36:147:54Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:111.13:410.16:147:54Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:341.34:060.06:157:53Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:061.44:38-0.16:157:52Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:451.55:12-0.26:167:52Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:271.55:49-0.26:167:51Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:101.66:25-0.26:177:51New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:511.67:00-0.26:187:50New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:311.67:32-0.16:187:49New Moon31Tue
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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