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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 2:52 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:22 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jan 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:440.57:360.16:515:11Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:250.72:44-0.16:515:12Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:410.93:03-0.46:515:13Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:131.03:39-0.66:515:14Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:511.14:19-0.76:515:14Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:321.14:59-0.86:525:15New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:111.15:38-0.86:525:16New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:491.16:15-0.76:525:17New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:251.06:49-0.66:525:17New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:570.97:19-0.66:525:18Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:260.77:44-0.56:525:19Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:490.68:02-0.36:525:20Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:540.48:08-0.26:525:21Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:460.37:49-0.16:515:21First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:510.36:460.06:515:22First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:250.44:22-0.16:515:23First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:370.62:50-0.26:515:24First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:060.72:51-0.46:515:25Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:450.93:16-0.66:505:26Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:281.03:49-0.76:505:27Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:141.14:26-0.86:505:27Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:021.15:08-0.96:505:28Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:501.15:51-0.96:495:29Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:391.06:35-0.86:495:30Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:280.87:17-0.76:485:31Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:160.67:53-0.56:485:32Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:11-0.36:485:32Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:000.33:540.27:43-0.16:475:33Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:040.44:140.06:475:34Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:200.61:12-0.26:465:35Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:000.81:55-0.56:465:36Third Quarter31Tue
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 9:37 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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