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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:22 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 30m at 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 - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:121.12:580.06:467:16Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:441.03:350.16:457:16Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:120.94:020.26:447:17Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:320.84:180.36:427:17Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:100.710:530.74:170.53:370.56:417:18New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:300.83:540.64:470.46:407:19New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:350.710:18 AM0.92:510.75:450.36:397:19New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:241.06:410.36:387:20New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:421.17:370.26:377:20Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:071.28:370.16:367:21Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:381.39:410.06:357:21Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:151.410:470.06:347:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:591.411:510.06:327:23First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:501.46:317:23First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:521.412:51-0.16:307:24First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:121.31:460.06:297:24First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:021.22:350.16:287:25Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:111.03:180.26:277:26Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:070.710:270.93:470.42:520.66:267:26Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:570.93:480.74:300.46:257:27Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:341.15:470.26:247:27Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:441.36:570.06:237:28Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:141.58:06-0.16:227:29Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:521.69:14-0.26:217:29Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:341.710:19-0.26:207:30Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:171.611:20-0.16:197:30Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:001.56:197:31Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:431.412:150.06:187:32Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:221.21:010.16:177:32Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:531.11:360.36:167:33Third Quarter30Sun
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 9:52 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 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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