Southwest Pass Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 12 · NOAA station 8765551 (Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay)
Tides live · forecast as of 7:05 PM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.4 ft
▲ Rising · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
11:41 PM
1.9 ft · in 4h 36m
Next low
11:36 AM
0.1 ft · in 16h 31m
Wind
7 mph N
Light breeze · gusts 15
Fishing score
61 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 10:50 AM | 0.0 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 11:41 PM | 1.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 11:36 AM | 0.1 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Southwest Pass
Today in Southwest Pass, high tide arrives at 11:41 PM (1.9 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:50 AM (0.0 ft). That's a 1.9-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 5:14 PM, under a waxing crescent (11% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 11:36 AM (0.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
61/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMVery Good
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMVery Good
dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:30 AM
- Sunset
- 5:14 PM
Waxing Crescent
11% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
67°F
Clear
- Wind
- 7 mph Ngusts 15
- Waves
- 0.8 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 72°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
77° / 64°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Fri, Nov 13
72° / 55°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
64° / 49°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
68° / 60°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
64° / 54°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
67° / 57°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
70° / 63°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Southwest Pass
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8765551; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 12 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 5:14 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 5:13 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 5:13 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 5:12 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:33 AM↓ 5:12 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:34 AM↓ 5:11 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:34 AM↓ 5:11 PM |
What's Biting at Southwest Pass
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current LDWF regulations before keeping any fish.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Season: Spring and fall; the fall run to the passes is the event
Baits: Live mud minnows, Finger mullet, Gulp! shrimp on a jig head
Drag a bait slowly along the bottom at channel edges, jetty rocks and the down-current side of structure on an outgoing tide. In the fall, flounder stack in passes and inlets on their way to the Gulf or ocean; fish the drop-offs then.
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Season: Fall through spring; big drum run the passes in late winter
Baits: Blue crab halves, Dead shrimp, Clams
A bottom fish that feeds by feel, so scent beats action: crab or shrimp on a fish-finder rig, left still on a channel edge, jetty or bridge. The late-winter run of 30-plus pound drum through Gulf and Atlantic passes is a shore-fishable event; keep the small ones, release the big breeders.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
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Southwest Pass Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Southwest Pass today?
High tide in Southwest Pass today is at 11:41 PM (1.9 ft), measured at NOAA station 8765551 (Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay).
›What time is low tide in Southwest Pass today?
Low tide in Southwest Pass today is at 10:50 AM (0.0 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Southwest Pass today?
Today's best fishing window at Southwest Pass is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (rated Very Good, 67/100), driven by dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Southwest Pass in November?
In November, the most active species at Southwest Pass are Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Southern Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Southwest Pass tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8765551 (Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Southwest Pass
This is the live tide dashboard for Southwest Pass, built on NOAA station 8765551 (Southwest Pass, Vermilion Bay) on the southwest. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day.