Buras tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↓ falling · low 11:50 am (-0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:50 am–12:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 73 °F smooth · 4.3 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 62 °F from the NNE, gusts 15 · overcast
- Sun 7:09 am–6:14 pm 11 h 5 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:17 pm
- Best time to dive 10:10 am–1:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Buras there is low tide at 11:50 am. Tide coefficient 116. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:50 am. The sun rises at 7:09 am and sets at 6:14 pm: 11 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:39 am to 4:39 am and from 3:12 pm to 5:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (7 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Buras today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 11:50 am
- Minor period 10:37–11:37 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines the 11:50 am low tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:00 am to 12:40 am, with the 11:36 pm high tide and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 3:10 pm to 5:10 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: red drum, striped mullet, spotted seatrout and crevalle jack. What you can catch
Beach day in Buras
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:50 am
Low tide at 11:50 am: that's when there's the most sand.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 73 °F and low tide at 11:50 am. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm is good too, with sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F.
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 Buras
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Buras.
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Tides in Buras
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 11:50 am -0.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 8 h 39 min to low tide at 11:50 am.
Tide coefficient for the day: 116. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.3 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on May 18 (2.4 ft) and the lowest, on November 26 (-1.0 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 28 to 30 (coefficient 116, 2.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 0.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:09 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 11:50 am · -0.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 116 | 83% | Major periods 2:39 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:10 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 12:25 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 1:09 pm · -0.8 ft | — | Coef. 115 | 74% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:10 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 1:13 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:13 pm · -0.7 ft | — | Coef. 109 | 63% | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:11 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 1:03 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 2:06 pm · -0.6 ft | — | Coef. 97 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:12 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 1:53 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 2:54 pm · -0.3 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 40% | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:13 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 2:28 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 3:39 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 53 | 30% | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:48 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:13 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 2:18 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 1:56 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:13 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 25 | 20% | Major periods 7:11 am · 7:33 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 Bay Pomme D'or station (NOAA), 1.0 mi from Buras. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Buras
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 2.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southeast (slight).
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 75.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:11 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 42084, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Buras today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:50 am): little current from 11:10 am to 12:30 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:36 pm (11:10 pm–12:10 am) and low tide 11:50 am (11:10 am–12:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 72.3 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:39 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Wreck 2.1 mi
- Wreck 3.8 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Wreck 7.1 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- California Point 9.4 mi
- West Delta 23 12 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. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Buras
Now in Buras
- Low / high
- 62 / 78 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 47
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 63° | 62° | 63° | 73° | 77° | 76° | 72° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNE | 7 NNE | 7 NE | 9 NE | 11 ENE | 11 NE | 8 NE | 4 NE |
| Gusts | 7 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 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 |
- 3:00 am 62° 7 NNE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 7 NE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 73° 9 NE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 11 ENE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 11 NE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 8 NE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 4 NE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 am 71° 7 NE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 62 / 78 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.6 ft | — | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 75 °F | 15 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 12:25 am | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 76 °F | 12 mph E | 1.9 ft | 1:13 am | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 75 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 1:03 am | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 75 °F | 13 mph E | 2.2 ft | 1:53 am | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 76 °F | 14 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 2:28 am | |
| Wed 4 | 68 / 73 °F | 15 mph SSW | 2.6 ft | 2:18 am · 8:13 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 71 °F | 12 mph WNW | 3.1 ft | 8:07 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 69 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.3 ft | 8:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 69 °F | 10 mph NNE | — | 7:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 70 °F | 11 mph E | — | 7:51 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 69 / 74 °F | 12 mph SSW | — | 8:20 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 69 °F | 10 mph NNW | — | 8:57 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 68 °F | 9 mph NE | — | 9:41 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 70° / 75° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 71° / 76° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 71° / 75° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 70° / 75° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 71° / 76° 2.5 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 68° / 73° 2.6 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 65° / 71° 3.1 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °F; normal high: 76 °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 3:11 am (local time).
The sun in Buras
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:17 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 6:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:42 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 5 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:41 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,549 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Buras
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:39–4:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:12–5:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:37–11:37 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:47–9:47 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Buras
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 4.1 mi
- Jetty 4.2 mi
- Jetty 4.3 mi
- Jetty 4.4 mi
- Jetty 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Ostrica Anchorages (23.2) 0.8 mi
- Chevron Empire 2.2 mi
- Marina 3.9 mi
- Delta Marine 5.3 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 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Buras) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.55 mi. 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 0.55 mi. 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) 0.55 mi 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.
Tides near BurasTides nearby
- Triumph3.0 mi
- Empire5.0 mi
- Boothville6.3 mi
- Venice11 mi
- Taylor Pass12 mi
- Port Sulphur14 mi
- Pilottown20 mi
- Pointe à la Hache22 mi
- Grand Isle29 mi
Buras at a glance
- Town or city of about 945 people. Coordinates: 29.352° N, 89.524° W.
- It is 53 mi southeast of New Orleans, the main place in Louisiana. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in New Orleans.
- The nearest tide station, Bay Pomme D'or, is 0.9 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Buras Boat Harbor (0.8 mi).
Questions about BurasQuestions
What time is high tide today in Buras?
Today in Buras there is low tide at 11:50 am. Tide coefficient 116.
What time is sunset today in Buras?
At 6:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Buras?
At 7:10 am. First light comes at 6:17 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:39–4:39 am, Minor 10:37–11:37 am, Major 3:12–5:12 pm, Minor 8:47–9:47 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Buras?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 78 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Buras?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the east-southeast. The water is 72.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Buras?
The best time to visit Buras is from April to May and from October to November: highs of 71 °F to 82 °F, about 8 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 Bay Pomme D'or (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).