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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:44 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 7:32 pm (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8765551
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA Tides - Jun 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:181.62:290.26:088:03Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:511.53:230.46:088:04Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:131.54:160.67:320.96:078:04Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:291.45:110.87:250.76:078:05Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:341.212:351.46:151.07:410.56:078:05Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:521.312:281.37:281.18:020.36:078:06Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:531.512:091.48:401.38:270.06:078:06Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:401.611:54 AM1.49:541.48:54-0.16:078:06Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:211.79:23-0.36:078:07New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:591.89:55-0.46:078:07New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:401.910:32-0.46:078:08New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:251.911:13-0.46:078:08New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:161.86:078:08Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:101.812:00-0.46:078:09Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:571.712:52-0.36:078:09Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:331.61:48-0.16:078:09First Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:001.59:321.12:460.15:371.06:078:10First Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:211.411:541.23:480.45:590.66:078:10First Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:371.45:000.86:330.36:088:10First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:341.411:47 AM1.36:391.17:12-0.16:088:11Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:561.611:45 AM1.48:361.37:53-0.46:088:11Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:041.88:35-0.66:088:11Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:591.99:18-0.76:098:11Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:481.910:01-0.76:098:11Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:341.810:45-0.66:098:11Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:201.711:30-0.46:098:12Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:081.66:108:12Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:561.612:15-0.36:108:12Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:391.51:01-0.16:108:12Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:121.41:460.16:118:12Third Quarter30Sun
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 10:38 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 23% 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 Crescent (23% 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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