Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 8h 11m at 3:34 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:46 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Feb 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:071.25:19-1.06:455:36Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:051.16:04-0.96:455:37Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:030.96:45-0.86:445:38Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:070.67:17-0.56:445:38Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:19-0.26:435:39Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:380.312:240.35:460.18:32-0.26:425:40Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:350.611:15-0.46:425:41Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:150.96:415:42Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:081.012:34-0.76:405:42Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:101.11:36-0.96:405:43Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:181.12:32-0.96:395:44Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:271.13:23-0.96:385:45Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:321.14:09-0.96:375:45Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:281.04:49-0.76:365:46Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:170.95:21-0.66:365:47New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:000.85:45-0.56:355:48New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:420.65:58-0.36:345:48New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:250.55:54-0.16:335:49New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:030.25:260.04:010.16:325:50Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:310.44:230.16:200.06:315:51Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:360.58:41-0.16:305:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:580.710:36-0.26:295:52Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:340.911:48-0.46:285:53First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:211.06:275:53First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:191.112:46-0.56:265:54First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:271.21:39-0.76:255:55First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:411.22:29-0.86:245:55Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:551.33:18-0.86:235:56Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:081.24:06-0.76:225:57Waxing Gibbous29Fri
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 10:40 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (29% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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