Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:01 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 10h 57m at 5:06 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761487
Common Questions About Tides

New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:041.32:42-0.36:018:04Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:381.33:13-0.36:028:04Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:091.23:39-0.26:028:04Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:371.03:57-0.16:028:04Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:530.84:020.16:038:04Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:570.63:460.26:038:04Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:110.72:360.310:240.36:048:04Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:440.99:420.06:048:03Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:591.110:14-0.26:058:03Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:361.311:01-0.56:058:03Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:251.511:53-0.66:068:03Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:221.66:068:03Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:211.712:48-0.76:078:02New Moon13Mon
14Tue3:191.61:43-0.76:078:02New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:151.52:36-0.66:088:02New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:061.33:24-0.46:088:01Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:501.04:01-0.16:098:01Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:210.84:130.16:108:00Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:400.63:270.36:108:00First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:440.712:470.49:260.26:118:00First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:450.99:320.16:117:59First Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:121.110:02-0.16:127:59First Quarter22Wed
23Thu10:501.210:38-0.26:127:58Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:341.311:16-0.26:137:57Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:231.311:56-0.36:147:57Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:131.36:147:56Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:011.312:36-0.36:157:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:451.31:14-0.26:157:55Full Moon28Tue
29Wed3:251.31:48-0.26:167:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu4:011.22:15-0.16:177:54Full Moon30Thu
31Fri4:351.12:350.06:177:53Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8761487)

Common Questions About New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA?

The lowest tide this week in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA is -0.1 ft on Friday, Jul 17 at 4:01 am.

When is the highest tide this week in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA?

The highest tide this week in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA is 1.3 ft on Thursday, Jul 16 at 5:06 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA today?

Slack tide in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA is approximately 10:33 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 New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA?

New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 near their weekly maximum.

What datum are New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), 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 New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA?

Tide predictions for New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), 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 New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA?

Tide data for New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8761487. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8761487.

What time is high tide in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA today?

High tides in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA today: 5:06 pm (1.3 ft).

What time is low tide in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA today?

Low tides in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA today: 3:24 am (-0.4 ft). The 3:24 am low of -0.4 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA today?

Today's tidal range in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA is 1.7 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 1.2 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA has diurnal tides — one high tide and one low tide per day, roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes.

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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