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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA.
Next low tide : in 8h 26m at 4:12 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:28 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760959
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, LA Tides - Sep 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:311.95:310.16:357:19Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:301.86:060.26:367:18New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:311.76:350.46:367:17New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:381.56:490.76:377:16New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:051.36:141.06:377:14New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:251.45:570.76:387:13Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:561.78:190.56:387:12Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:180.36:397:11Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:421.911:510.16:397:10First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:392.11:090.06:407:08First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:452.12:16-0.16:407:07First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:012.13:170.06:417:06First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:232.04:110.16:417:05Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:431.94:560.26:427:04Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:551.85:300.56:427:02Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:001.65:470.76:437:01Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:031.511:581.05:370.96:437:00Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:141.310:501.22:581.04:481.16:446:59Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:381.45:040.96:446:58Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:491.66:320.86:456:56Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:101.77:490.76:456:55Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:411.89:040.66:466:54Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:200.56:466:53Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:211.911:340.46:476:51Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:101.912:410.46:476:50Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:092.01:400.36:486:49Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:182.02:320.36:486:48Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:342.03:170.36:496:47Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:541.93:570.46:496:45Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:151.84:310.66:506:44Waning Crescent30Thu
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 11:20 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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