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 3h 26m 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 - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:161.610:441.71:431.32:460.46:457:31Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:271.63:031.53:450.26:457:29Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:131.84:480.16:467:28Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:251.95:520.06:467:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:222.06:560.06:477:26Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:092.011:42 AM1.88:461.77:540.16:477:25Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:471.91:101.89:001.68:470.26:487:23Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:201.92:251.89:231.59:330.36:497:22New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:501.83:331.89:541.410:150.56:497:21New Moon9Thu
10Fri5:181.84:351.810:301.210:530.76:507:20New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:431.75:361.811:121.111:281.06:507:19New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:051.76:401.711:570.96:517:17Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:191.67:501.712:031.212:460.86:517:16Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:191.69:141.712:401.41:360.76:527:15Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:581.710:521.81:261.62:270.76:527:14Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:261.73:161.73:190.66:537:12First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:261.84:120.66:537:11First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:321.95:080.56:547:10First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:151.96:030.56:547:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:452.06:550.56:557:07Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:112.07:420.56:557:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:332.012:431.89:041.68:240.66:567:05Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:551.92:051.89:131.59:030.66:567:04Full Moon23Thu
24Fri4:151.93:161.99:321.49:410.86:577:02Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:341.94:221.99:591.210:201.06:577:01Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:521.95:272.010:351.011:031.26:587:00Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:101.86:352.011:170.711:511.46:596:59Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:261.97:492.112:070.66:596:58Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:401.99:112.112:531.71:040.47:006:56Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:501.910:392.22:381.92:060.37:006:55Third Quarter30Thu
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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