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 1h 37m 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 - Sep 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:521.11:471.16:100.95:101.06:357:18Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:501.38:470.76:357:17Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:141.511:070.66:367:16Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:561.712:370.46:367:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:501.81:450.26:377:14Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:551.92:430.26:377:13Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:081.93:360.26:387:11Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:231.94:220.36:387:10Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:341.85:020.46:397:09Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:391.75:320.66:397:08Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:391.65:480.86:407:07New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:361.55:430.96:407:05New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:141.111:361.23:311.05:121.16:417:04New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:491.25:161.04:091.16:417:03Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:481.56:450.96:427:02Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:160.86:427:01Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:121.69:530.86:436:59Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:451.711:210.76:436:58First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:261.812:300.66:446:57First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:171.81:260.66:446:56First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:181.82:140.66:456:54First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:301.82:560.66:456:53First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:461.83:330.66:466:52Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:031.84:060.76:466:51Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:161.74:330.86:476:50Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:311.611:321.24:511.06:476:48Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:551.510:451.32:361.14:491.16:486:47Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:471.44:271.04:031.36:486:46Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:521.76:020.86:496:45Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:241.97:350.76:496:44Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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