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 4h 01m 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 - Oct 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:291.96:560.66:516:42New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:062.08:110.46:516:41Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:522.19:290.36:526:40Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:480.26:536:39Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:462.212:010.26:536:37First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:472.21:070.26:546:36First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:582.12:060.36:546:35First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:221.92:560.46:556:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:061.73:360.66:556:33Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:071.510:411.13:540.96:566:32Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:291.49:081.32:231.03:181.26:576:31Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:521.64:160.86:576:30Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:091.85:310.66:586:29Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:392.06:350.56:586:27Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:132.07:330.46:596:26Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:512.18:300.37:006:25Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:312.19:290.37:006:24Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:290.37:016:23Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:142.011:300.47:026:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:011.912:250.47:026:21Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:531.81:130.57:036:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:501.71:510.67:036:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:021.52:160.77:046:19Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:571.410:161.22:190.97:056:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:341.28:421.32:001.11:441.17:066:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:161.43:300.97:066:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:231.64:290.77:076:15New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:461.85:220.57:086:14New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:182.06:160.37:086:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:582.17:140.17:096:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:442.28:170.07:106:12Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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