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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 9:21 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 11:16 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Oct 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:441.511:301.14:230.96:516:43Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:181.410:141.22:241.14:081.16:516:42New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:121.34:111.02:591.26:526:40New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:031.55:250.86:526:39New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:231.76:280.86:536:38New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:491.77:270.76:536:37Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:201.88:270.66:546:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:551.89:290.66:546:35Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:340.66:556:34Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:341.811:370.66:566:32First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:191.812:340.66:566:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:121.71:220.66:576:30First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:171.62:020.76:576:29First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:421.62:320.86:586:28Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:301.52:510.96:596:27Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:211.49:481.22:551.06:596:26Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:171.39:171.42:581.02:341.17:006:25Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:161.54:120.87:006:24Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:331.75:180.77:016:23Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:021.96:240.57:026:22Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:402.07:320.47:026:21Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:232.18:430.37:036:20Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:560.27:046:19Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:122.011:070.27:046:18Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:032.012:110.37:056:17Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:591.81:060.47:066:16Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:011.61:490.67:066:16Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:411.411:071.22:120.87:076:15Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:551.29:231.22:301.12:011.07:086:14Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:461.43:490.97:096:13Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:431.54:410.77:096:12Waning Crescent31Fri
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 4:18 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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