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 (tomorrow) : 4:12 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 8h 23m at 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 - Oct 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:351.76:580.76:516:43Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:041.98:060.66:516:42Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:402.09:160.56:526:40Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:280.46:526:39Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:252.011:390.36:536:38Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:192.112:440.36:536:37Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:232.11:420.26:546:36Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:372.12:350.26:546:35Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:032.03:240.36:556:34Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:401.94:060.56:566:32Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:271.711:261.14:350.86:566:31Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:371.59:241.31:501.04:241.26:576:30New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:011.64:160.86:576:29New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:251.95:500.56:586:28New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:052.27:120.26:596:27Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:522.38:300.16:596:26Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:432.39:460.07:006:25Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:000.07:006:24Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:372.312:100.17:016:23First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:342.11:110.27:026:22First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:351.92:010.47:026:21First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:441.82:400.57:036:20First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:081.63:040.77:046:19Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:561.411:041.23:070.97:046:18Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:051.29:221.22:201.12:311.17:056:17Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:481.43:560.97:066:16Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:461.64:550.77:066:16Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:011.75:430.67:076:15Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:251.96:290.47:086:14Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:562.07:160.37:096:13Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:322.08:070.27:096:12Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 10:46 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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