Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA.
Next low tide : in 11h 44m at 9:03 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:00 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761678
Common Questions About Tides

New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA Tides - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:500.79:270.16:555:10First Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:020.98:29-0.26:555:11First Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:391.19:04-0.66:565:12Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:261.39:48-0.86:565:12Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:34-0.96:565:13Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:171.311:20-0.96:565:14Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:081.312:04-0.96:565:15Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:571.312:44-0.86:565:15Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:411.21:19-0.76:565:16Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:211.11:46-0.66:565:17Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:550.92:04-0.46:565:18Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:240.72:06-0.36:565:19Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:450.51:44-0.16:565:19Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:330.39:110.312:440.06:565:20Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:460.510:440.06:565:21Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:010.68:48-0.26:565:22Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:350.88:41-0.46:565:23Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:190.99:06-0.66:565:24Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:091.09:39-0.76:555:24Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:17-0.86:555:25Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:021.110:57-0.96:555:26Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:541.211:37-1.06:555:27New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:461.212:17-0.96:545:28New Moon23Thu
24Fri2:361.212:56-0.86:545:29New Moon24Fri
25Sat3:271.01:31-0.76:535:30New Moon25Sat
26Sun4:190.81:54-0.46:535:30Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:140.58:550.11:46-0.26:535:31Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:250.27:240.312:170.06:525:32Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:310.64:59-0.16:525:33First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:090.86:51-0.56:515:34First Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:021.07:52-0.76:515:35First Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8761678)

Common Questions About New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA today?

Slack tide in New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA is approximately 3:31 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 New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA?

New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

What datum are New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), 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 New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA?

Tide predictions for New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), 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 New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA?

Tide data for New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8761678. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8761678.

What is the moon phase in New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA is First Quarter (56% illuminated). This places New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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