Tides Today & Tomorrow in Empire Jetty, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Empire Jetty, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 12:19 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:13 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761212
Common Questions About Tides

Empire Jetty, LA Tides - Dec 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:181.94:55-0.76:354:59Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:082.05:55-0.86:354:59Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:052.06:58-0.86:364:59Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:041.88:00-0.86:374:59Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:021.68:57-0.66:385:00Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:511.39:48-0.46:385:00Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:31-0.16:395:00Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:051.010:230.710:540.26:405:00Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:160.78:340.46:415:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:150.82:400.26:415:00Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:061.02:570.06:425:01Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:291.23:27-0.36:435:01Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:021.34:00-0.46:435:01Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:381.44:33-0.56:445:01Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:151.45:08-0.66:455:02New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:511.45:46-0.66:455:02New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:251.46:26-0.66:465:02New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:571.47:05-0.66:465:03New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:221.37:41-0.66:475:03Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:401.18:12-0.56:475:04Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:491.08:35-0.46:485:04Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:520.88:44-0.36:485:05Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:460.58:23-0.16:495:05First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:530.57:370.16:495:06First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:240.72:400.16:505:06First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:330.92:09-0.36:505:07First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:011.22:37-0.66:515:08Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:431.43:17-0.96:515:08Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:331.54:04-1.16:515:09Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:271.64:58-1.26:525:09Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:231.55:56-1.26:525:10Full Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8761212)

Common Questions About Empire Jetty, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Empire Jetty, LA today?

Slack tide in Empire Jetty, LA is approximately 7:16 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 Empire Jetty, LA?

Empire Jetty, LA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 Empire Jetty, 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 Empire Jetty, LA?

Tide predictions for Empire Jetty, 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 Empire Jetty, LA?

Tide data for Empire Jetty, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8761212. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8761212.

What is the moon phase in Empire Jetty, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Empire Jetty, LA is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Empire Jetty, 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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