Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 8h 33m at 6:31 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:12 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8765551
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA Tides - Mar 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:521.14:231.09:07-0.49:100.76:336:07Full Moon1Mon
2Tue2:511.14:501.09:45-0.39:440.56:326:07Full Moon2Tue
3Wed3:461.15:150.910:20-0.110:240.46:316:08Full Moon3Wed
4Thu4:401.05:360.910:520.111:100.36:306:09Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:381.05:510.911:240.311:590.26:296:09Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:440.95:540.911:570.56:286:10Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:060.95:440.912:500.112:300.76:276:11Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:430.95:360.91:420.01:050.96:266:11Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue11:211.05:211.02:350.01:431.06:246:12Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:451.13:32-0.16:236:13Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:401.14:30-0.16:226:13Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:111.25:28-0.26:216:14Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:361.26:20-0.27:541.16:206:15Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:591.27:08-0.27:511.06:196:15Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:021.23:211.27:51-0.28:040.96:176:16Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:201.23:431.28:32-0.28:300.76:166:16New Moon16Tue
17Wed2:301.34:051.29:140.09:050.56:156:17New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:361.44:261.19:570.29:480.36:146:18New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:421.44:461.110:440.410:370.16:136:18Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:511.45:061.111:380.711:33-0.16:126:19Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:071.45:251.212:430.96:106:19Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:321.45:421.212:34-0.22:041.16:096:20First Quarter22Mon
23Tue10:001.55:541.21:40-0.23:501.26:086:21First Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:221.52:49-0.26:076:21First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:301.54:03-0.26:066:22First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:231.45:18-0.17:291.26:046:22Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:041.46:280.07:461.16:036:23Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:081.32:371.37:280.18:061.06:026:24Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:191.33:051.38:170.28:290.86:016:24Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:211.43:301.38:590.38:540.76:006:25Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:171.43:511.29:340.59:220.55:586:25Full Moon31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8765551)

Common Questions About Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA today?

Slack tide in Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA is approximately 11:51 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 Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA?

Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, 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 Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA?

Tide predictions for Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, 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 Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA?

Tide data for Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8765551. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8765551.

What is the moon phase in Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA is Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, 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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