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 2h 13m 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 - Jan 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:440.38:020.16:515:11First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:310.63:460.16:515:12First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:420.81:56-0.26:515:13First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:171.02:25-0.56:515:14First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:001.13:03-0.66:515:14Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:471.13:42-0.76:515:15Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:331.14:20-0.86:525:16Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:171.14:57-0.86:525:17Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:581.15:31-0.76:525:17Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:361.06:03-0.76:525:18Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:110.96:32-0.66:525:19Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:430.86:55-0.56:525:20Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:120.77:10-0.46:515:21Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:360.57:12-0.36:515:22Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:430.36:53-0.26:515:22Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:470.36:06-0.16:515:23Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:270.44:280.06:515:24Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:440.61:49-0.26:515:25Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:200.81:36-0.46:505:26Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:081.02:06-0.76:505:27Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:041.12:48-0.96:505:27Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:041.23:34-1.06:505:28Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:051.34:24-1.16:495:29Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:061.25:13-1.16:495:30New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:051.16:02-1.06:485:31New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:030.96:46-0.86:485:32New Moon26Fri
27Sat11:030.67:19-0.56:485:32Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:22-0.26:475:33Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:130.312:570.26:040.18:43-0.16:475:34Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:010.511:49-0.36:465:35Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:370.76:455:36First Quarter31Wed
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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