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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 7h 47m at 3:58 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:44 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:200.82:38-0.16:515:11Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:411.02:58-0.46:515:12Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:171.23:37-0.76:515:12Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:031.44:24-0.96:515:13Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:541.55:16-1.06:515:14New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:471.56:11-1.16:515:15New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:401.47:08-1.16:525:15New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:321.28:03-0.96:525:16Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:181.08:53-0.76:525:17Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:540.69:31-0.56:525:18Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:120.39:38-0.26:525:18First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:200.38:140.06:525:19First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:270.52:53-0.16:525:20First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:380.72:37-0.36:515:21First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:080.93:04-0.56:515:22Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:451.03:37-0.76:515:23Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:251.04:12-0.86:515:23Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:071.04:46-0.86:515:24Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:471.05:21-0.86:515:25Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:271.05:57-0.86:505:26Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:041.06:31-0.76:505:27Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:390.97:03-0.76:505:28Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:120.87:30-0.66:495:28Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:430.77:49-0.56:495:29Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:090.57:57-0.36:495:30Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:160.37:44-0.26:485:31Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:420.26:54-0.16:485:32Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:140.44:010.06:475:33Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:290.61:28-0.36:475:33Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:060.91:53-0.56:465:34Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:561.02:36-0.86:465:35Waning Crescent31Fri
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 10:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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