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 : in 2h 54m at 3:24 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:251.18:270.06:167:36First Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:570.99:080.16:157:37Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:010.79:290.39:330.76:147:37Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:530.73:550.79:130.511:030.56:137:38Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:080.911:570.36:127:39Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:001.06:117:39Full Moon6Thu
7Fri3:091.112:410.26:117:40Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:271.21:200.16:107:40Full Moon8Sat
9Sun3:501.31:590.06:097:41Full Moon9Sun
10Mon4:181.32:390.06:087:42Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:501.33:22-0.16:087:42Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:251.34:09-0.16:077:43Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:041.34:590.06:067:44Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:451.25:480.06:067:44Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:281.16:350.06:057:45Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:121.07:140.16:047:46Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:580.97:450.26:047:46Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:440.78:030.39:380.76:037:47Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:130.72:590.87:560.510:280.56:037:48Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:220.911:180.26:027:48Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:181.16:027:49New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:361.312:110.06:017:49New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:091.41:06-0.26:017:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:501.62:05-0.36:007:51New Moon24Mon
25Tue4:371.63:06-0.46:007:51Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:251.64:08-0.46:007:52Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:141.45:09-0.35:597:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:591.36:05-0.25:597:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:321.16:520.05:597:54First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:030.87:220.15:587:54First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:580.77:190.35:587:55Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 10:15 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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