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 6h 37m 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 - Sep 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:261.712:460.26:367:18First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:171.81:490.16:367:17First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:161.92:450.16:377:16First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:221.93:350.16:377:15Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:331.84:210.16:387:14Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:421.85:030.26:387:13Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:441.85:380.36:397:11Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:381.76:050.46:397:10Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:261.66:210.66:407:09Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:121.56:160.86:407:08Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:041.311:471.15:430.96:417:07Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:141.24:380.94:311.06:417:05Full Moon12Fri
13Sat11:371.56:370.86:427:04Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:280.76:427:03Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:021.610:080.56:437:02Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:381.811:310.46:437:01Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:252.012:430.26:446:59Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:252.11:470.16:446:58Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:372.12:470.06:456:57Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:002.13:440.06:456:56Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:252.14:370.16:466:55Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:502.05:250.46:466:53Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:161.86:040.76:476:52New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:511.610:521.16:131.06:476:51New Moon24Wed
25Thu1:131.44:050.94:331.36:486:50New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:231.76:120.76:486:48Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:001.97:540.56:496:47Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:422.19:230.46:496:46Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:420.36:506:45Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:292.111:540.36:506:44First Quarter30Tue
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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