Bayou Vista tides today
- Tide now -0.8 ft ↑ rising · high 10:35 pm (-0.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–5:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–4:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 75 °F calm (rippled) · 3.2 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 79 °F from the E, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:16 am–6:22 pm 11 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:20 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Bayou Vista there is high tide at 10:35 pm (-0.2 ft) and low tide at 1:57 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:35 pm. The sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 6:22 pm: 11 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:43 am to 3:43 am and from 2:14 pm to 4:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (7 mph). Mainly clear, 79 °F.
Fishing in Bayou Vista today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:14–4:14 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:50 am to 7:50 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: red drum, striped mullet, southern flounder and garfish. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Bayou Vista, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Bayou Vista
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 0.3 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.3 ft
0.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Bayou Vista has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 74 °F, though with light offshore wind.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Bayou Vista
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Bayou Vista.
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Webcams near Bayou Vista
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Tides in Bayou Vista
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:57 pm -0.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:35 pm -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 36 min to high tide at 10:35 pm.
In Bayou Vista the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on May 17 (1.9 ft) and the lowest, on September 30 (-1.0 ft).
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:16 am · 6:22 pm | Low tide 1:57 pm · -0.9 ft | High tide 10:35 pm · -0.2 ft | — | — | 91% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:14 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:16 am · 6:21 pm | Low tide 2:53 pm · -0.9 ft | — | — | — | 83% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:17 am · 6:20 pm | High tide 12:00 am · -0.2 ft | Low tide 4:05 pm · -0.9 ft | — | — | 74% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:18 am · 6:19 pm | High tide 1:28 am · -0.2 ft | Low tide 5:33 pm · -0.8 ft | — | — | 63% | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:19 am · 5:18 pm | High tide 1:24 am · -0.2 ft | Low tide 6:01 pm · -0.8 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:19 am · 5:18 pm | High tide 1:58 am · -0.2 ft | Low tide 7:19 pm · -0.7 ft | — | — | 40% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:20 am · 5:17 pm | High tide 2:23 am · -0.3 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 1:30 pm · -0.4 ft | Low tide 8:26 pm · -0.6 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Tesoro Marine Terminal station (NOAA), 2.5 mi from Bayou Vista. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Bayou Vista
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 s, from the east-southeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 75.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.6 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:59 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station TESL1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Bayou Vista today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.8–74.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:46 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Bayou Vista the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- F/V Sea Kernel 5.2 mi
- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Wreck 3.1 mi
- Wreck 3.2 mi
- Wreck 3.2 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Cross Diving Services, LLC 7.2 mi
- Black Water Diving 9.1 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Bayou Vista
Now in Bayou Vista
- Low / high
- 60 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 20%
- Humidity
- 36%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 33 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 48
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 63° | 62° | 60° | 68° | 78° | 79° | 76° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 E | 2 N | 3 NNE | 5 ENE | 6 ENE | 8 ENE | 6 E | 6 ENE |
| Gusts | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 76° 6 E 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 6 ENE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 5 ESE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 4 E 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 6 NE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 6 NE 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 7 NE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 7 ENE 0.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 60 / 80 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 57 / 80 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 81 °F | 9 mph E | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 80 °F | 7 mph E | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 81 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 66 / 80 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 79 °F | 15 mph SE | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 76 °F | 12 mph SSW | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 73 °F | 10 mph W | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 72 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 73 °F | 6 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 74 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 69 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 73 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.6 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 57° / 80° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 61° / 81° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 67° / 80° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 67° / 81° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 66° / 80° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 79° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 62° / 76° 1.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.7 °F; normal high: 77 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Bayou Vista
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:23 am
- Full dark 7:14 pm
- Civil dawn 6:51 am
- Civil dusk 6:46 pm
- Solar noon 12:49 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 6 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:49 pm
- Full dark 7:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,670 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bayou Vista
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:43–3:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:14–4:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:37–10:37 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:50–8:50 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Bayou Vista
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- USCG 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- seaplane taxiway 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.1 mi
- Marina 2.6 mi
- Marina 5.4 mi
- Ivy's Tackle Box 4.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 490 ft.
From the shoreline (850 ft from Bayou Vista) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 490 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 490 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 490 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 490 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 490 ft. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 490 ft. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 490 ft out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
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Southwest Reef Light 3.3 mi east
- Built
- 1848
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Bayou VistaTides nearby
- Lagonda0.9 mi
- Idlewild1.6 mi
- Patterson1.9 mi
- Glenwild2.0 mi
- Avalon4.1 mi
- Calumet5.6 mi
- North Bend12 mi
- South Bend16 mi
- Gordy17 mi
- Burns18 mi
Bayou Vista at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,652 people. Coordinates: 29.690° N, 91.271° W.
- It is 74 mi west of New Orleans, the main place in Louisiana. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 5 min later than in New Orleans.
- The nearest tide station, Tesoro Marine Terminal, is 2.5 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about Bayou VistaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Bayou Vista?
At 6:22 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bayou Vista?
At 7:16 am. First light comes at 6:24 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:43–3:43 am, Minor 9:37–10:37 am, Major 2:14–4:14 pm, Minor 7:50–8:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bayou Vista?
Partly cloudy, from 60 °F to 80 °F, with a light breeze from the east (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bayou Vista?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 3.2 s from the south-southeast. The water is 74.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bayou Vista?
The best time to visit Bayou Vista is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 72 °F to 84 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Tesoro Marine Terminal (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).