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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 41m at 9:21 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:00 pm (1.3 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 - Jun 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:291.79:56-0.25:597:51Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:101.510:42-0.15:597:52Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:431.311:150.15:597:52First Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:351.111:210.35:587:53First Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:470.910:230.55:587:53First Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:030.95:030.45:587:54First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:301.14:500.25:587:54Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:311.25:140.05:587:55Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:491.45:44-0.15:587:55Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:141.56:15-0.25:587:56Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:421.56:45-0.25:587:56Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:111.57:16-0.25:587:56Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:421.57:47-0.25:587:57Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:121.58:19-0.15:587:57Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:421.48:49-0.15:587:57Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:111.49:150.05:597:58Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:371.39:360.15:597:58Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:561.19:470.25:597:58Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:471.09:430.35:597:59Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:110.89:110.45:597:59Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:160.96:500.45:597:59Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:481.04:180.26:007:59Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:511.24:260.06:007:59Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:131.44:58-0.26:008:00Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:461.55:40-0.46:008:00Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:261.76:26-0.56:018:00New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:111.77:15-0.56:018:00New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:581.78:05-0.56:018:00New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:451.68:51-0.36:028:00Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:291.59:31-0.26:028:00Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 4:40 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 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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