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 - Sep 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:221.75:531.612:001.16:457:29Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:351.67:151.612:460.96:467:28Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:421.68:501.612:221.11:350.66:477:27Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:411.610:331.81:131.42:260.46:477:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:251.72:231.63:210.26:487:25First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:061.94:210.16:487:23First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:222.05:260.06:497:22First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:222.16:310.06:497:21Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:092.17:340.06:507:20Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:452.012:181.98:521.88:310.16:507:19Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:161.91:531.98:591.79:220.26:517:17Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:441.93:121.99:291.510:090.46:517:16Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:091.84:231.910:081.310:530.76:527:15Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:331.85:311.910:541.111:351.06:527:14Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:521.76:411.811:420.96:537:12Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:051.77:571.812:191.312:320.86:537:11Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:011.79:271.81:131.51:230.66:547:10Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:261.711:141.92:461.72:140.66:547:09Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:070.56:557:08Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:532.04:010.56:557:06Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:582.04:590.56:567:05Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:402.05:580.56:567:04Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:102.06:530.56:577:03Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:312.07:410.66:577:01Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:492.012:261.89:191.78:230.66:587:00Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:062.01:541.89:251.69:000.76:596:59Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:211.93:081.89:421.49:350.86:596:58New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:361.94:151.910:061.210:101.07:006:56New Moon28Fri
29Sat4:471.95:202.010:361.010:491.27:006:55New Moon29Sat
30Sun4:561.86:272.011:120.811:321.57:016:54Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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