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 1h 39m 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 - Jul 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:201.67:42-0.46:038:00New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:561.68:17-0.36:038:00New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:311.58:51-0.36:048:00Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:051.49:21-0.26:048:00Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:351.39:450.06:058:00Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:011.29:560.16:058:00Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:111.09:470.26:057:59First Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:510.89:020.46:067:59First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:540.86:320.46:067:59First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:031.03:530.26:077:59First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:011.23:580.06:077:59Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:231.44:30-0.36:087:58Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:591.65:13-0.56:087:58Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:441.76:01-0.66:097:58Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:341.96:53-0.76:097:57Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:261.97:46-0.66:107:57Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:201.88:38-0.56:117:57Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:121.79:25-0.36:117:56Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:011.410:010.06:127:56Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:441.110:090.36:127:55Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:450.88:550.56:137:55Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:390.83:150.46:137:54Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:551.03:090.16:147:54Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:101.33:44-0.16:147:53Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:441.44:22-0.26:157:53Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:251.55:01-0.36:167:52Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:091.65:38-0.36:167:52Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:521.66:15-0.36:177:51Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:351.66:49-0.26:177:50New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:151.67:22-0.26:187:50New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:531.57:52-0.16:187:49New Moon31Fri
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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