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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 43m at 2:25 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:371.710:24-0.36:455:08Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:301.611:04-0.26:465:08Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:261.511:47-0.16:475:08Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:191.512:320.06:485:08Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:011.41:170.26:485:08First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:321.32:030.36:495:09First Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:561.32:510.56:505:09First Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:340.811:141.26:210.63:490.76:505:09First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:591.06:300.45:040.86:515:09Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:031.16:510.26:231.06:525:09Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:521.27:150.07:261.16:535:10Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:331.47:41-0.28:161.16:535:10Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:051.34:121.58:10-0.48:561.26:545:10Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:281.34:511.58:41-0.69:281.26:545:10Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:561.35:331.59:16-0.79:571.36:555:11Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:301.36:171.59:56-0.710:371.36:565:11Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:111.37:041.510:40-0.76:565:12Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:041.27:521.412:171.211:29 AM-0.66:575:12Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:141.18:371.31:551.112:22-0.46:575:12Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:470.99:171.22:560.91:17-0.16:585:13Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:070.89:531.13:500.62:170.16:585:13Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:250.810:251.14:410.33:250.46:595:14Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:080.95:300.05:030.76:595:14Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:331.16:15-0.36:530.97:005:15Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:411.26:58-0.58:171.07:005:15Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:341.37:39-0.79:201.07:015:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:081.14:181.38:18-0.810:071.07:015:17New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:211.14:581.38:54-0.87:015:17New Moon28Mon
29Tue5:361.29:30-0.810:511.07:025:18New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:531.06:141.210:05-0.711:161.07:025:19New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:221.07:011.110:40-0.67:025:19Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 4:58 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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