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 : 2:25 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m at 8:16 am (1.3 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 - Sep 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:371.82:511.99:141.49:520.26:457:30New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:081.84:061.910:001.210:400.46:467:29New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:371.75:191.910:531.011:310.76:467:27Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:061.76:341.811:520.86:477:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:341.77:541.812:251.012:560.66:477:25Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:591.79:251.81:281.32:010.56:487:24Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:181.711:041.82:491.53:050.46:487:23First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:101.74:461.64:060.46:497:21First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:361.95:080.46:497:20First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:511.96:070.46:507:19First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:441.97:020.46:517:18Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:191.97:500.56:517:16Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:441.912:551.69:501.68:300.56:527:15Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:061.82:001.79:321.59:040.66:527:14Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:261.82:571.79:411.49:350.76:537:13Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:441.83:521.710:031.310:040.86:537:12Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:011.84:451.710:321.210:321.06:547:10Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:161.85:401.711:061.011:021.26:547:09Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:291.86:381.711:430.911:351.36:557:08Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:391.87:451.812:240.86:557:07Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:481.89:041.812:141.51:080.76:567:05Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:531.810:311.91:051.71:560.66:567:04Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:492.02:480.56:577:03Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:460.56:577:02Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:492.14:490.46:587:00Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:352.15:550.46:586:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:132.110:58 AM1.97:541.86:590.46:596:58Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:462.112:461.98:021.77:580.57:006:57Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:162.02:112.08:301.58:520.77:006:56Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:452.03:262.19:071.29:430.97:016:54New 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 11:20 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 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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