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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 6:08 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 27m at 7:32 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:471.95:350.16:357:19Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:001.76:140.46:367:18Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:131.56:330.76:367:16Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:341.311:161.06:050.96:377:15Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:401.15:050.83:581.16:377:14Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:271.57:070.76:387:13Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:560.56:387:12Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:011.610:320.46:397:11Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:411.711:500.46:397:09Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:281.812:560.36:407:08Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:221.81:540.36:407:07Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:261.82:450.36:417:06Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:381.83:310.36:417:05Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:521.74:100.46:427:03Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:021.74:420.56:427:02Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:051.65:030.76:437:01Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:081.55:070.86:437:00New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:151.410:361.14:471.06:446:58New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:431.210:181.33:460.93:521.16:446:57New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:281.55:240.86:456:56New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:541.76:530.76:456:55Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:301.98:220.56:466:54Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:500.46:466:52Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:162.011:130.36:476:51Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:112.112:280.26:476:50First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:152.11:340.26:486:49First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:292.12:330.26:486:48First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:562.03:240.46:496:46Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:321.84:070.66:506:45Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:131.64:330.86:506:44Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 12:50 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 4% 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 Crescent (4% 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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