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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Orleans (Chef Menteur Pass), LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 16m at 4:01 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:50 pm (1.0 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 - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:490.710:12-0.26:555:10Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:36-0.46:555:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:160.811:07-0.56:555:12Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:490.911:41-0.56:555:12New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:260.912:17-0.66:565:13New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:041.012:55-0.66:565:14New Moon6Tue
7Wed2:431.01:34-0.66:565:15New Moon7Wed
8Thu3:230.92:13-0.66:565:15Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:030.92:50-0.56:565:16Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:420.73:23-0.46:565:17Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:160.63:41-0.26:565:18First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:240.311:590.23:24-0.16:565:19First Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:400.412:140.06:565:19First Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:350.58:51-0.26:565:20First Quarter14Wed
15Thu11:020.79:21-0.46:555:21Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:430.910:03-0.66:555:22Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:48-0.76:555:23Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:300.911:35-0.86:555:24Full Moon18Sun
19Mon1:191.012:20-0.86:555:25Full Moon19Mon
20Tue2:070.91:03-0.76:545:25Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:510.91:41-0.66:545:26Full Moon21Wed
22Thu3:320.82:12-0.56:545:27Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:080.62:34-0.46:535:28Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:370.52:39-0.26:535:29Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:550.32:18-0.16:525:30Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:180.29:460.21:120.06:525:31Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:200.310:43-0.16:525:32Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:340.49:01-0.26:515:32Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:070.59:06-0.36:515:33Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:490.69:32-0.46:505:34Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:350.710:05-0.56:495:35Waning Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8761487)

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

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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 10:55 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 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 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.

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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