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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:57 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 42m at 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 - Mar 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:411.11:33-0.66:215:58First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:001.12:28-0.66:205:58Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:191.03:17-0.56:195:59Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:330.94:01-0.46:185:59Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:430.84:35-0.26:176:00Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:510.74:550.06:156:01Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:590.311:040.54:480.23:140.26:146:01Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:270.54:060.34:550.16:136:02Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:300.66:220.16:126:03Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:490.87:490.06:116:03Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:160.99:17-0.16:106:04Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:511.010:40-0.16:096:04Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:321.011:48-0.16:086:05Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:211.07:067:06Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:211.01:46-0.27:057:06Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:311.02:35-0.27:047:07Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:501.03:17-0.17:037:07Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:080.93:53-0.17:027:08Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:230.94:210.07:017:09Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:370.84:410.16:597:09Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:160.511:000.74:480.33:010.46:587:10New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:360.64:360.44:410.26:577:10New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:540.610:32 AM0.83:400.66:060.16:567:11New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:481.07:290.06:557:11New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:191.28:55-0.16:547:12Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:591.310:21-0.26:527:13Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:471.411:42-0.36:517:13Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:411.46:507:14First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:441.412:53-0.36:497:14First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:581.21:55-0.26:487:15First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:321.12:48-0.16:477:15Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:38 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 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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