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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : 3:17 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 24m at 4:18 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Jan 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:541.35:39-0.86:515:11New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:341.26:17-0.86:515:12New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:131.26:55-0.76:515:13New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:481.17:31-0.76:515:13Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:211.08:03-0.66:515:14Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:500.88:26-0.56:515:15Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:130.68:38-0.36:525:16Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:050.48:28-0.26:525:17Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:530.37:370.06:525:17First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:500.54:380.06:525:18First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:530.71:54-0.26:525:19First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:231.02:13-0.66:525:20Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:091.22:53-0.86:515:21Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:041.43:41-1.16:515:21Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:041.54:35-1.26:515:22Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:041.55:31-1.36:515:23Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:041.46:27-1.26:515:24Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:001.27:22-1.16:515:25Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:531.08:11-0.86:505:26Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:420.68:47-0.56:505:26Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:46-0.26:505:27Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:180.22:470.26:510.06:505:28Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:310.51:08-0.16:495:29Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:000.71:29-0.46:495:30Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:410.92:07-0.66:485:31Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:291.02:46-0.86:485:31Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:211.03:26-0.96:485:32Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:141.04:06-0.96:475:33Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:051.04:45-0.96:475:34Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:521.05:24-0.86:465:35New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:351.06:00-0.86:465:36New Moon31Fri
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 9:47 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 (32% 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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