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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 39m at 1:02 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:53 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Sep 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:211.61:380.26:367:19Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:171.72:340.16:367:17Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:191.83:240.16:377:16Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:241.84:090.26:377:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:301.74:500.26:387:14Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:311.75:260.36:387:13Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:251.75:560.46:397:11Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:131.66:190.56:397:10New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:581.56:320.76:407:09New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:421.46:260.86:407:08New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:301.35:560.96:417:07New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:121.112:331.15:120.94:541.06:417:05Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:041.27:120.96:427:04Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:181.49:160.86:427:03Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:461.611:030.66:437:02Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:241.712:190.56:437:01First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:151.81:220.36:446:59First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:171.92:190.26:446:58First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:312.03:150.26:456:57Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:522.04:080.26:456:56Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:142.04:590.36:466:55Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:341.95:450.56:466:53Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:561.76:220.76:476:52Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:281.511:121.16:291.06:476:51Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:471.34:440.94:551.36:486:50Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:011.66:480.76:486:48Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:401.88:360.66:496:47Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:130.46:496:46Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:252.011:350.46:506:45Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:152.012:430.36:506:44Third Quarter30Thu
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 7:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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