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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 7h 33m at 3:17 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:20 am (1.9 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 - Aug 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:380.87:380.66:197:48Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:080.812:290.56:197:48First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:001.21:480.16:207:47First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:331.42:39-0.16:217:46First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:181.63:26-0.26:217:45First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:101.74:12-0.36:227:45Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:051.74:55-0.36:227:44Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:001.75:36-0.26:237:43Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:531.76:15-0.26:237:42Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:411.76:50-0.16:247:41Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:231.67:190.06:257:40Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:011.57:410.16:257:39Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:361.47:500.36:267:39Full Moon13Wed
14Thu11:091.37:410.56:267:38Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:431.17:030.66:277:37Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:380.812:200.96:040.85:450.76:277:36Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:561.011:190.66:287:35Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:031.212:420.46:287:34Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:321.41:300.26:297:33Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:171.62:210.06:297:32Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:141.83:14-0.26:307:31Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:221.94:09-0.36:307:30Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:332.05:04-0.46:317:28Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:442.15:57-0.36:327:27Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:522.06:49-0.16:327:26New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:591.97:350.26:337:25New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:091.68:080.56:337:24New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:321.37:430.96:347:23Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:220.96:110.76:347:22Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:071.29:160.56:357:21Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:401.511:250.36:357:20First Quarter31Sun
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 10:18 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 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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