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 9h 15m 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 - May 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:580.91:580.46:157:33Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:320.98:400.82:010.54:050.76:147:34Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:320.91:320.74:350.66:137:35Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:071.05:100.46:137:35Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:041.25:470.36:127:36New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:161.36:250.26:117:37New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:361.47:050.16:107:37New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:031.57:480.06:107:38New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:331.68:340.06:097:38Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:081.69:24-0.16:087:39Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:451.610:16-0.16:087:40Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:261.611:09-0.16:077:40Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:101.511:590.06:067:41First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:561.36:067:41First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:421.112:430.16:057:42First Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:270.95:180.91:160.33:110.96:057:43Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:240.91:240.53:460.66:047:43Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:381.14:370.36:047:44Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:291.35:300.06:037:45Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:451.56:23-0.16:037:45Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:161.77:16-0.36:027:46Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:521.78:09-0.36:027:46Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:321.89:01-0.36:017:47Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:111.79:49-0.26:017:47Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:481.610:33-0.16:017:48Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:211.411:100.06:007:49Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:451.311:370.26:007:49Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:451.111:480.36:007:50Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon11:220.911:320.56:007:50Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:220.910:060.65:597:51Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:221.05:110.45:597:51Waning Crescent31Wed
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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