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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA.
Next low tide : 9:03 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 13m at 9:04 am (1.6 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 - Dec 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:511.93:04-0.46:384:59Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:371.73:53-0.26:394:59Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:171.54:310.06:394:59Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:451.24:470.26:404:59Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:310.94:220.46:414:59Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:100.82:070.56:424:59Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:030.911:321.010:000.36:425:00Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:371.29:500.16:435:00Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:581.310:09-0.16:445:00Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:38-0.26:445:00Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:271.411:11-0.36:455:00Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:011.411:47-0.46:465:01New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:381.512:24-0.46:475:01New Moon13Sun
14Mon2:161.51:02-0.56:475:01New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:541.51:39-0.56:485:01New Moon15Tue
16Wed3:311.52:13-0.46:485:02Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:061.42:45-0.46:495:02Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:411.23:12-0.26:505:03Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:111.03:26-0.16:505:03First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:190.73:110.16:515:04First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:310.510:470.71:130.36:515:04First Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:350.98:440.06:525:04First Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:571.29:03-0.36:525:05Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:381.49:45-0.66:535:06Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:33-0.86:535:06Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:271.511:24-1.06:535:07Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:191.612:15-1.06:545:07Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:121.61:06-0.96:545:08Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:021.51:53-0.86:545:09Full Moon29Tue
30Wed3:481.32:32-0.66:555:09Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:281.12:58-0.46:555:10Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 3:03 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 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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