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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 8:04 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:19 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Oct 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:000.66:516:43Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:151.811:110.66:516:42Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:011.812:140.56:526:41First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:531.81:080.56:526:39First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:541.81:540.66:536:38First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:091.72:320.66:536:37First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:391.63:040.76:546:36Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:211.53:250.96:546:35Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:091.49:411.23:291.16:556:34Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:191.39:141.43:141.02:531.26:566:33Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:191.64:380.86:566:31Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:461.85:540.66:576:30Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:242.07:090.46:576:29Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:092.18:250.36:586:28Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:430.26:596:27Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:002.110:590.26:596:26Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:542.112:080.37:006:25Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:522.01:080.47:006:24Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:571.81:560.67:016:23Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:201.62:280.77:026:22Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:371.410:191.22:340.97:026:21Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:221.29:041.32:531.11:561.17:036:20Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:431.44:040.97:046:19Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:481.64:550.77:046:18New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:041.75:380.67:056:17New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:271.86:180.57:066:17New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:541.86:590.57:066:16New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:241.97:420.47:076:15Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:581.98:290.47:086:14Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:351.89:210.47:086:13Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:130.47:096:12Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 3:41 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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