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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:58 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 14m at 5:00 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Nov 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:161.44:270.97:106:11Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:161.55:170.77:116:11Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:291.66:000.67:126:10Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:481.75:410.56:125:09Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:131.86:230.46:135:09Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:421.87:080.36:145:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:151.87:570.36:155:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:521.88:490.36:155:07Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:321.79:430.36:165:06Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:340.36:175:05Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:161.611:190.36:185:05Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:041.511:590.46:185:04Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:041.312:290.56:195:04Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:211.18:531.012:460.76:205:03Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:511.07:531.11:520.912:320.86:215:03Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:341.32:560.66:225:02Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:421.53:540.36:225:02New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:091.74:530.16:235:02New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:471.95:54-0.16:245:01New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:302.06:57-0.36:255:01Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:171.98:02-0.36:265:01Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:041.89:07-0.36:265:00Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:501.610:08-0.26:275:00Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:000.06:285:00First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:291.411:400.26:295:00First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:431.110:300.911:580.46:305:00First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:180.911:370.66:305:00Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:241.03:490.66:314:59Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:101.13:470.46:324:59Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:161.34:120.26:334:59Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 10:29 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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