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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 7h 49m at 7:55 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:45 am (1.4 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 - Jul 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:191.13:470.06:038:00First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:431.34:08-0.26:038:00Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:191.54:43-0.46:048:00Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:021.65:24-0.56:048:00Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:511.86:10-0.66:058:00Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:411.86:57-0.66:058:00Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:331.87:44-0.66:058:00Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:241.78:27-0.46:067:59Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:141.59:03-0.26:067:59Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:021.29:190.16:077:59Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:390.98:410.46:077:59Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:100.75:180.56:087:58Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:050.92:250.26:087:58Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:161.23:00-0.16:097:58Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:521.43:43-0.36:097:58Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:381.54:27-0.46:107:57Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:271.65:09-0.46:107:57Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:171.65:49-0.46:117:56Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:041.66:25-0.36:127:56Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:461.66:57-0.26:127:55New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:251.57:24-0.16:137:55New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:011.47:440.06:137:55New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:331.37:560.16:147:54New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:021.17:540.26:147:53Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:251.07:300.46:157:53Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:300.86:380.56:157:52Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:180.85:000.56:167:52Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:081.02:440.36:177:51First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:281.22:300.26:177:50First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:041.32:580.06:187:50First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:521.53:36-0.26:187:49First Quarter31Tue
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 3:20 am — 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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