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 9h 41m 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 - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:191.33:42-0.16:374:58Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:551.24:240.06:384:58First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:311.15:020.06:394:58First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:031.05:330.16:404:58First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:070.85:500.26:404:59First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:400.65:330.46:414:59Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:070.79:210.36:424:59Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:360.89:570.06:434:59Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:381.010:44-0.26:434:59Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:021.211:36-0.46:444:59Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:391.312:32-0.56:455:00Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:221.41:29-0.66:455:00Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:081.42:27-0.56:465:00Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:551.33:24-0.56:475:00Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:401.24:15-0.36:475:01Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:181.04:55-0.26:485:01Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:420.85:150.06:485:01Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:040.64:570.26:495:02Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:060.52:500.26:505:02Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:340.510:260.16:505:03Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:070.710:22-0.16:515:03Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:100.810:42-0.26:515:04Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:270.911:09-0.36:525:04Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:520.911:39-0.46:525:05New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:211.012:12-0.46:525:05New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:531.012:46-0.46:535:06New Moon26Sat
27Sun2:271.01:21-0.46:535:07New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:011.01:56-0.46:545:07Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:351.02:31-0.46:545:08Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:090.93:03-0.46:545:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:410.83:31-0.36:555:09Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 10:33 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 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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