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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 9h 46m at 6:08 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:31 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 - Dec 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:081.75:46-0.36:334:59Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:431.66:24-0.36:344:59Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:191.67:02-0.36:354:59Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:541.57:41-0.26:364:59Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:281.48:18-0.26:364:59Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:581.38:51-0.16:375:00Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:201.19:140.06:385:00Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:140.99:220.16:395:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:450.79:030.36:395:00Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:360.87:400.46:405:00Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:101.03:060.36:415:01Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:211.22:450.06:415:01Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:501.43:13-0.36:425:01Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:311.53:54-0.56:435:01Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:181.74:42-0.76:435:02New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:101.75:35-0.86:445:02New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:021.76:30-0.96:445:03New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:541.67:25-0.86:455:03Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:441.48:18-0.66:465:03Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:281.19:03-0.46:465:04Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:520.79:31-0.16:475:04Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:560.49:090.16:475:05First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:270.65:510.36:475:05First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:160.82:180.06:485:06First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:401.02:39-0.36:485:07Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:171.23:13-0.56:495:07Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:571.23:50-0.66:495:08Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:391.34:26-0.76:495:08Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:201.25:01-0.76:505:09Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:591.25:36-0.76:505:10Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:401.16:10-0.76:505:10Full Moon31Fri
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 1:19 am — 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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