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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 7:55 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 44m at 10:11 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Mar 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:171.32:08-0.86:215:58Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:391.23:04-0.86:205:58Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:591.13:54-0.76:195:59Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:161.04:38-0.46:185:59Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:330.85:10-0.26:176:00New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:180.211:010.65:160.12:270.26:156:01New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:060.54:260.34:450.16:146:01New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:040.76:27-0.16:136:02Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:260.97:58-0.26:126:03Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:581.09:22-0.26:116:03Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:351.110:39-0.36:106:04Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:191.27:097:04First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:101.212:47-0.37:087:05First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:111.21:47-0.37:067:06First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:231.12:41-0.37:057:06First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:411.13:28-0.37:047:07Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:561.04:07-0.27:037:07Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:081.04:38-0.17:027:08Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:200.84:580.17:017:09Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:400.410:410.75:010.22:170.46:597:09Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:250.64:360.44:230.26:587:10Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:410.610:11 AM0.83:170.65:520.16:577:10Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:241.07:13-0.16:567:11Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:521.28:34-0.26:557:11Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:311.49:57-0.36:547:12Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:181.511:18-0.46:527:13Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:141.66:517:13Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:171.612:33-0.56:507:14Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:301.51:40-0.56:497:14Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:561.32:38-0.46:487:15Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:371.23:28-0.26:477:15Waning 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 3:03 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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