Tides Today & Tomorrow in Joseph Bayou, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Joseph Bayou, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:59 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 37m at 5:03 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8760736
Common Questions About Tides

Joseph Bayou, LA Tides - Apr 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:001.04:420.26:467:15Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:130.94:530.36:457:15New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:190.711:340.84:430.53:560.56:437:16New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:410.84:050.65:130.46:427:17New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:331.06:180.36:417:17New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:431.17:190.26:407:18New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:031.38:210.16:397:18Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:311.49:260.06:387:19Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:061.510:340.06:377:20Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:481.511:40-0.16:367:20Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:371.66:347:21First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:371.612:42-0.16:337:21First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:501.51:39-0.26:327:22First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:211.42:31-0.16:317:22Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:071.33:190.06:307:23Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:031.23:590.26:297:24Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:110.711:161.04:260.53:010.66:287:24Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:570.94:150.84:490.36:277:25Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:391.26:130.16:267:25Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:591.57:31-0.16:257:26Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:361.78:46-0.36:247:27Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:191.99:59-0.36:237:27Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:071.911:08-0.36:227:28Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:561.86:217:28Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:471.712:13-0.26:207:29Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:391.51:09-0.16:197:30Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:361.31:540.16:187:30Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:561.12:270.36:177:31Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:300.92:440.56:167:31Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:280.910:150.82:360.63:570.76:167:32Waning Crescent30Fri
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 10:31 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 65% 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 (65% 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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