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 11h 25m 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 - Apr 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:091.44:071.210:070.79:530.45:576:26Full Moon1Thu
2Fri5:001.44:161.210:400.910:280.35:566:27Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:521.44:121.211:171.011:070.35:556:27Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:491.45:051.21:071.16:547:28Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:541.55:001.312:510.22:291.26:537:28Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:101.51:390.26:517:29Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:261.52:300.26:507:29Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:291.53:260.26:497:30Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:181.54:250.26:487:31Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:541.55:280.36:477:31Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:241.56:300.38:131.26:467:32Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:001.32:481.57:280.38:161.16:457:32Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:351.43:111.48:210.48:350.86:437:33Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:501.63:321.49:110.59:060.66:427:34New Moon14Wed
15Thu3:581.73:521.410:000.79:430.36:417:34New Moon15Thu
16Fri5:011.84:121.410:520.910:260.16:407:35New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:031.94:321.411:511.111:14-0.16:397:35New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:061.94:531.51:041.36:387:36Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:141.95:141.512:09-0.22:311.56:377:37Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:281.91:09-0.26:367:37Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:431.82:14-0.16:357:38First Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:501.83:230.06:347:38First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:451.74:360.27:351.36:337:39First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:291.65:530.47:561.26:327:40Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:141.42:051.57:070.58:211.06:317:40Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:361.42:361.58:120.78:450.96:307:41Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:461.53:011.49:050.89:080.76:297:42Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:461.63:201.49:491.09:310.56:287:42Full Moon28Wed
29Thu4:381.63:321.410:281.19:560.46:277:43Full Moon29Thu
30Fri5:261.73:291.411:061.310:240.36:267:43Full Moon30Fri
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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