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 5h 33m 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:121.79:14-0.16:167:34Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:571.69:57-0.16:157:34Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:421.610:370.06:157:35Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:231.511:140.16:147:36Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:551.411:460.26:137:36Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:151.36:127:37Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:181.112:050.311:570.56:117:38Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:120.911:350.66:117:38Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:121.04:030.66:107:39Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:381.14:200.36:097:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:381.34:510.16:087:40Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:451.65:32-0.26:087:41New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:041.86:25-0.46:077:41New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:381.97:27-0.56:077:42New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:252.08:29-0.56:067:43New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:212.09:29-0.56:057:43Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:251.910:26-0.46:057:44Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:251.811:19-0.26:047:44Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:141.56:047:45First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:201.212:060.16:037:46First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:180.912:370.410:210.76:037:46First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:471.03:460.56:027:47Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:581.24:190.26:027:47Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:501.44:560.06:017:48Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:091.65:34-0.16:017:49Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:381.76:12-0.26:017:49Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:111.76:51-0.26:007:50Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:461.87:31-0.26:007:50Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:211.88:11-0.26:007:51Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:571.78:48-0.25:597:51Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:311.79:21-0.15:597:52Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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