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 4h 31m 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 - Oct 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:582.23:120.37:016:54Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:220.47:016:53Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:012.25:340.47:026:52Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:502.110:43 AM1.88:251.86:450.57:026:50Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:292.112:321.98:311.77:470.67:036:49Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:022.01:521.98:521.58:410.87:046:48Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:312.03:011.99:171.39:261.07:046:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri3:571.94:032.09:441.210:041.17:056:46New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:191.95:002.010:121.010:371.37:056:45New Moon9Sat
10Sun4:361.85:542.010:430.911:081.57:066:43New Moon10Sun
11Mon4:421.86:482.011:160.811:391.77:076:42Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:331.87:472.011:540.77:076:41Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:121.88:562.012:191.812:350.67:086:40Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:162.01:220.67:086:39Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:352.02:130.67:096:38First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:080.77:106:37First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:322.14:060.77:106:36First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:112.15:050.77:116:35First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:412.06:050.87:126:34Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:062.011:40 AM1.78:391.67:010.87:126:33Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:272.01:241.78:331.47:510.97:136:32Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:461.92:391.88:431.28:391.07:146:31Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:041.93:452.09:041.09:241.27:146:30Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:211.94:452.19:340.710:091.47:156:29Full Moon24Sun
25Mon3:371.95:452.210:100.410:581.67:166:28Full Moon25Mon
26Tue3:541.96:462.310:530.211:551.87:166:27Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:111.97:522.311:420.17:176:26Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:272.09:042.21:271.912:370.17:186:25Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:212.21:390.17:196:24Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:292.12:460.27:196:23Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun11:232.12:570.46:205:22Third Quarter31Sun
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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