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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 6:31 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 4:35 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 - Jun 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:341.811:38-0.16:088:03Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:201.76:088:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:101.712:180.06:078:04Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:581.71:020.16:078:04Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:381.61:490.26:078:05Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun11:091.62:390.36:078:05Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:331.511:261.13:350.56:280.96:078:06Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:531.54:390.76:410.66:078:06Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:061.312:101.45:570.97:080.36:078:07Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:221.512:271.47:231.17:43-0.16:078:07Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:281.712:451.58:401.38:24-0.36:078:08Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:251.91:081.59:461.49:08-0.56:078:08New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:192.01:371.610:471.59:54-0.66:078:08New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:102.02:161.611:521.510:44-0.66:078:09New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:011.911:37-0.56:078:09Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:541.86:078:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:461.712:32-0.36:078:10Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:371.66:511.21:30-0.14:201.16:078:10Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:221.59:051.02:280.25:110.96:088:10First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:001.411:121.03:240.45:560.76:088:11First Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:301.44:210.76:340.56:088:11First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:531.111:54 AM1.35:290.97:080.36:088:11First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:211.212:051.37:041.17:380.16:088:11Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:331.411:36 AM1.38:471.28:060.06:098:11Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:231.58:35-0.26:098:11Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:001.59:04-0.26:098:12Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:311.69:35-0.36:108:12Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:031.610:07-0.36:108:12Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:361.610:40-0.36:108:12Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:121.611:15-0.26:118:12Full Moon30Wed
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 11:33 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 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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