Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA.
Next low tide : in 3h 53m at 9:55 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:01 pm (0.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761993
Common Questions About Tides

Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA Tides - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:470.510:090.33:460.26:167:38Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:400.48:140.42:420.33:330.36:157:39Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:390.54:410.26:157:39Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:510.75:580.06:147:40Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:250.87:06-0.16:137:41Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:080.98:13-0.26:127:41Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:560.99:19-0.26:117:42Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:460.910:25-0.26:117:43Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:370.811:30-0.26:107:43Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:30-0.16:097:44Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:270.71:220.06:087:45Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:140.62:000.16:087:45Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:520.52:200.16:077:46Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:160.49:200.42:100.26:067:47Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:560.412:550.36:067:47Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:250.55:200.26:057:48Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:230.65:490.16:047:49Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:360.76:220.16:047:49New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:580.76:560.06:037:50New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:270.87:33-0.16:037:50New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:000.88:13-0.16:027:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:380.88:58-0.16:027:52Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:190.89:46-0.16:017:52Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:020.810:36-0.16:017:53Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:470.711:25-0.16:017:53Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:12-0.16:007:54First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:320.712:520.06:007:55First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:170.61:210.16:007:55First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:360.48:080.41:210.25:597:56Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:500.54:000.35:597:56Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:330.64:440.15:597:57Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8761993)

Common Questions About Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA today?

Slack tide in Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA is approximately 4:28 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 Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA?

Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, 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 Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA?

Tide predictions for Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, 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 Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA?

Tide data for Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8761993. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8761993.

What is the moon phase in Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA is Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). This places Tchefuncta River, Lake Pontchartrain, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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