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 12h 15m 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 - May 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:111.73:111.411:521.410:540.26:257:44Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:561.811:290.26:257:45Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:451.86:247:45Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:391.812:080.26:237:46Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:401.812:520.26:227:47Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:411.71:400.26:217:47Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:321.72:310.36:207:48Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:121.73:260.46:207:49Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:431.64:260.57:381.26:197:49Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:091.65:320.67:281.06:187:50Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:381.31:301.56:430.77:410.86:187:50Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:021.51:501.57:500.98:080.56:177:51Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:131.72:091.58:521.08:430.26:167:52Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:161.92:291.59:511.29:23-0.16:167:52New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:142.02:501.610:521.410:08-0.36:157:53New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:112.13:141.612:041.56:147:54New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:092.13:411.61:331.66:147:54Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:102.06:137:55Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:131.912:49-0.26:137:55Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:151.81:52-0.16:127:56First Quarter20Thu
21Fri11:101.78:261.32:570.26:131.36:127:57First Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:551.610:561.24:040.46:471.16:117:57First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:321.65:140.67:200.96:117:58First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:361.31:021.56:290.87:490.76:107:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:591.41:261.47:441.08:150.56:107:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:091.51:421.48:501.28:400.36:108:00Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:071.61:421.49:471.39:040.26:098:00Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:531.712:551.410:431.49:300.16:098:01Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:341.79:570.06:098:01Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:121.810:28-0.16:088:02Full Moon30Sun
31Mon6:511.811:01-0.16:088:02Full Moon31Mon
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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