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 11m 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 - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:461.74:20-0.36:197:48Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:451.85:07-0.46:197:48Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:441.85:54-0.46:207:47Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:441.86:41-0.36:217:46Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:431.77:24-0.16:217:45Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:441.57:580.16:227:44Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:491.28:040.56:227:44Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:130.96:540.76:237:43Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:260.98:510.56:237:42Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:321.211:520.36:247:41Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:101.41:170.16:257:40Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:011.62:19-0.16:257:39Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:001.63:13-0.16:267:38Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:021.74:02-0.16:267:37Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:061.74:45-0.16:277:36Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:051.65:230.06:277:35Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:591.65:560.16:287:35Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:461.56:210.26:287:34New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:281.46:370.46:297:32New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:081.36:400.56:297:31New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:481.26:230.66:307:30New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:311.15:420.86:317:29Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:320.912:270.95:560.84:290.86:317:28Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:301.18:210.76:327:27Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:491.310:520.66:327:26Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:221.412:170.46:337:25First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:061.61:150.26:337:24First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:011.72:080.16:347:23First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:051.83:000.06:347:22First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:161.93:500.06:357:21Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:301.94:390.06:357:19Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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