Tides Today & Tomorrow in Joseph Bayou, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Joseph Bayou, LA.
Next low tide : 12:39 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 1:39 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760736
Common Questions About Tides

Joseph Bayou, LA Tides - Jan 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:241.23:35-0.66:505:10Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:071.34:19-0.86:515:11Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:521.35:05-0.96:515:12Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:351.35:49-0.86:515:12Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:161.26:30-0.86:515:13Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:531.07:06-0.66:515:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:240.97:35-0.56:515:15Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:450.77:53-0.46:515:15Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:420.57:54-0.26:515:16Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:360.37:30-0.16:515:17Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:480.46:240.06:515:18Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:280.54:12-0.16:515:19Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:400.62:57-0.26:515:19Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:080.82:58-0.46:515:20Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:430.93:19-0.56:515:21Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:231.03:48-0.66:515:22Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:051.04:20-0.76:515:23Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:461.14:54-0.86:515:24New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:281.15:27-0.86:505:24New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:091.06:01-0.86:505:25New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:510.96:34-0.76:505:26New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:330.87:03-0.66:495:27Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:130.57:25-0.46:495:28Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:400.37:28-0.26:495:29Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:220.36:440.06:485:30First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:100.52:34-0.16:485:30First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:350.71:18-0.36:485:31First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:180.91:57-0.66:475:32First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:101.02:41-0.86:475:33Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:051.13:27-0.96:465:34Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:001.14:11-0.96:465:35Waxing Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8760736)

Common Questions About Joseph Bayou, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Joseph Bayou, LA today?

Slack tide in Joseph Bayou, LA is approximately 7:09 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 Joseph Bayou, LA?

Joseph Bayou, 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 Joseph Bayou, 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 Joseph Bayou, LA?

Tide predictions for Joseph Bayou, 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 Joseph Bayou, LA?

Tide data for Joseph Bayou, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8760736. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8760736.

What is the moon phase in Joseph Bayou, LA tonight?

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