Tides Today & Tomorrow in Joseph Bayou, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Joseph Bayou, LA.
Next low tide : in 3h 07m at 12:39 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:17 am (1.6 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 - Aug 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:321.57:400.16:187:48Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:121.47:570.26:187:48Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:511.27:570.46:197:47Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:240.97:230.66:197:46Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:560.94:520.66:207:45Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:461.11:510.46:207:45Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:101.32:280.16:217:44Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:511.53:14-0.16:227:43Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:431.74:02-0.26:227:42Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:401.84:50-0.26:237:41Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:371.85:35-0.26:237:40Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:321.86:16-0.16:247:39New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:231.76:510.16:247:38New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:091.67:160.36:257:38New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:521.47:260.56:267:37New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:301.27:140.66:267:36Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:041.06:350.76:277:35Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:181.012:260.97:290.85:170.86:277:34Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:121.12:230.76:287:33Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:311.21:370.66:287:32First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:041.42:070.46:297:31First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:491.52:440.36:297:30First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:421.63:220.36:307:28First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:391.63:590.26:307:27Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:361.74:350.26:317:26Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:301.75:090.26:317:25Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:221.75:400.36:327:24Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:131.76:070.46:327:23Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:051.66:290.56:337:22Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:001.56:390.76:347:21Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:061.36:240.96:347:20Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 7:28 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 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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