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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 57m at 7:18 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:17 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761678
Common Questions About Tides

New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), LA Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:150.97:550.56:167:36Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:350.97:430.610:550.76:157:37Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:050.72:531.06:270.711:150.56:147:38Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:411.111:460.46:137:38Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:471.36:137:39New Moon5Sun
6Mon3:051.412:210.26:127:40New Moon6Mon
7Tue3:301.512:580.16:117:40New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:591.61:370.16:107:41New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:311.62:190.06:107:42Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:071.63:04-0.16:097:42Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:451.63:52-0.16:087:43Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:261.64:42-0.16:077:44Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:071.55:310.06:077:44First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:441.36:170.16:067:45First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:301.06:530.36:067:45First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:400.97:110.510:260.76:057:46Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:110.82:291.06:410.710:380.56:047:47Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:071.211:220.26:047:47Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:141.46:037:48Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:401.612:110.06:037:49Full Moon20Mon
21Tue3:141.71:00-0.26:027:49Full Moon21Tue
22Wed3:521.81:50-0.36:027:50Full Moon22Wed
23Thu4:311.72:39-0.36:017:50Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:081.73:26-0.26:017:51Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:431.54:09-0.16:007:52Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:121.44:470.06:007:52Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:291.25:170.16:007:53Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:121.15:350.35:597:53Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:120.95:340.45:597:54Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:270.94:560.55:597:55Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:451.01:540.511:340.45:597:55Waning Crescent31Fri
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 1:47 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 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 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 (37% illuminated). This places New Orleans (Michoud Substation, ICWW), 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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