Astronomical Low Tide — Lower Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

2025-12-30 · Lower Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

Event narrative

The water level at Freshwater Lock fell below -1 foot MLLW for multiple hours. The tide fell to a low of -1.68 feet MLLW.

Wider weather episode

A strong late month cold front moved across the Louisiana coast and pushed the tides below normal for multiple cycles.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1307543. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.