Morgan City king tides 2026–27
The highest tides NOAA predicts for Morgan City over the next 12 months, one per spring tide, at Tesoro Marine Terminal. The biggest is 1.9 ft on Sat, May 8, 2027 at 10:01 AM, about 1.4 ft above a typical high tide.
Next big tide: Thu, Apr 8, 2027 at 8:55 AM, 1.5 ft.
Highest tides
| Date | Time | Height | Above a typical high | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | 8:55 AM | 1.5 ft | 1.1 ft | 2 days after the new moon |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | 2:20 PM | 1.6 ft | 1.2 ft | |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 1.6 ft | 1.2 ft | 1 day before the full moon |
| Sat, Apr 24, 2027 | 11:03 AM | 1.7 ft | 1.3 ft | 4 days after the full moon |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | 5:03 AM | 1.7 ft | 1.2 ft | 3 days before the new moon |
| Sat, May 8, 2027 | 10:01 AM | 1.9 ft | 1.4 ft | 2 days after the new moon |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | 2:08 PM | 1.7 ft | 1.3 ft | |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | 8:24 AM | 1.8 ft | 1.3 ft | on the full moon |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | 11:57 AM | 1.7 ft | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 1.7 ft | 1.2 ft | on the new moon |
These are astronomical predictions. An onshore wind, heavy rain or a storm can push water a foot or more higher, and that is when king tides flood low roads, docks and marsh-front yards. Check the forecast the week before.
Lowest tides
The same spring tides drain the water lowest. Good days for shelling, walking sandbars and exploring the flats; mind the time and the incoming tide.
| Date | Time | Height | Below a typical low | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | 2:02 PM | −0.9 ft | 1.1 ft | 3 days after the full moon |
| Sat, Aug 28, 2027 | 10:56 PM | −0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 3 days before the new moon |
| Fri, Sep 10, 2027 | 10:31 PM | −0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun, Sep 19, 2027 | 1:41 PM | −0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 4 days after the full moon |
| Fri, Sep 24, 2027 | 8:50 PM | −0.9 ft | 1.1 ft | |
| Sat, Oct 2, 2027 | 1:54 PM | −0.9 ft | 1.1 ft | 3 days after the new moon |
What is a king tide?
“King tide” is the everyday name for the highest tides of the year. They come with the new or full moon (spring tides) when the moon is also at its closest to Earth, and they are strongest in the months when the sun lines up too. They are entirely predictable, which is why the dates above are known a year ahead.
King tides in nearby towns
- Cocodrie · 45 mi
- Delcambre · 50 mi
- Norco · 52 mi
- Golden Meadow · 61 mi
- New Orleans · 70 mi
- Grand Isle · 80 mi
From NOAA tide predictions for Tesoro Marine Terminal. Heights are feet above mean lower low water (MLLW). Not for navigation.