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 1h 47m 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 - Sep 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:561.36:510.86:367:19Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:231.01:211.05:590.95:340.96:367:17Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:041.29:040.76:377:16Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:191.411:250.56:377:15First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:551.612:480.36:387:14First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:471.81:530.16:387:13First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:501.92:530.06:397:11First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:032.03:490.06:397:10Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:202.04:430.06:407:09Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:351.95:320.26:407:08Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:451.86:150.46:417:07Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:511.76:470.66:417:05Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:561.56:540.86:427:04Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:060.912:091.33:090.96:081.06:427:03Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:371.35:520.96:437:02Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:581.57:540.86:437:01Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:430.76:436:59Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:291.611:110.66:446:58Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:071.712:200.56:446:57Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:521.81:190.46:456:56Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:481.82:130.46:466:55Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:561.83:020.46:466:53Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:131.83:460.46:476:52Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:281.84:240.56:476:51Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:361.74:560.66:486:50Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:391.75:190.76:486:49Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:431.65:300.96:496:47New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:551.411:051.25:181.06:496:46New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:371.34:320.94:191.26:506:45New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:001.66:170.86:506:44Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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