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 24m 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 - Mar 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:510.311:160.44:290.23:570.26:215:57Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:390.53:360.35:300.16:205:58Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:480.67:030.06:195:59Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:120.88:44-0.16:185:59Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:450.910:19-0.26:176:00Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:271.011:33-0.36:166:00Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:181.16:156:01Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:191.112:32-0.46:146:02Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:301.21:25-0.56:136:02Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:501.23:15-0.57:127:03Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:131.14:01-0.47:107:04Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:381.04:45-0.37:097:04Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:080.95:23-0.17:087:05Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:400.311:540.75:470.23:120.27:077:05New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:330.55:270.45:200.17:067:06New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:300.87:03-0.17:057:06New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:591.18:39-0.37:037:07Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:421.310:12-0.37:027:08Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:311.411:37-0.47:017:08Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:251.47:007:09First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:231.312:51-0.46:597:09First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:281.21:54-0.36:587:10First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:441.12:46-0.26:567:11First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:101.03:28-0.16:557:11Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:390.93:580.16:547:12Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:040.84:160.26:537:12Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:050.510:310.74:140.42:580.56:527:13Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:080.73:450.54:220.46:517:13Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:240.69:52 AM0.82:280.65:250.36:497:14Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:581.06:210.26:487:15Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:171.17:160.16:477:15Full Moon31Sun
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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