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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:24 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 36m at 3:27 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Mar 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:341.22:20-0.76:225:57Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:471.33:10-0.76:215:58Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:591.34:01-0.76:195:58Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:081.24:50-0.76:185:59New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:191.15:37-0.56:176:00New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:350.96:19-0.36:166:00New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:270.26:440.12:530.16:156:01New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:150.610:53 AM0.46:020.45:590.06:146:02Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:590.78:26-0.16:136:02Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:381.010:24-0.36:126:03Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:271.211:49-0.56:116:03First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:221.36:096:04First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:241.312:56-0.57:087:05First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:351.22:54-0.57:077:05First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:521.23:44-0.47:067:06Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:071.14:28-0.37:057:06Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:141.05:05-0.27:047:07Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:130.95:33-0.17:037:08Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:090.85:520.17:017:08Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:070.75:550.27:007:09Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:370.55:340.44:370.36:597:09Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:200.611:13 AM0.74:390.56:070.36:587:10Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:170.87:300.26:577:10Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:361.08:520.16:567:11Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:041.110:14-0.16:547:12Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:411.211:30-0.26:537:12Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:271.36:527:13Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:241.412:39-0.36:517:13Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:341.41:41-0.36:507:14Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:561.42:39-0.46:497:14Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:271.43:32-0.36:477:15Waning Crescent31Thu
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 8:55 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 54% 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 minimum.

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 (54% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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