Empire tides today
- Tide now 1.5 ft ↓ falling · low 11:50 am (-0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:50 am–12:50 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 74 °F smooth · 4.6 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 62 °F from the NE, gusts 10 · clear
- 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 11:30 am–1:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Empire 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 2:40 am to 4:40 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 1.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Clear, 62 °F.
Fishing in Empire 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 offshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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 some swell. Also good from 3:10 pm to 5:10 pm, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 12:00 am to 12:40 am, with the 11:36 pm high tide.
Species with the most records nearby: red drum, striped mullet, spotted seatrout and crevalle jack. What you can catch
Beach day in Empire
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 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 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:50 am
Low tide at 11:50 am: that's when there's the most sand.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, 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 Empire
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Empire.
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Tides in Empire
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 11:50 am -0.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 11 h 2 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 2:40 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:10 am · 6:14 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 · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:11 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 · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:12 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 5:37 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:13 am · 5:11 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 | 6:14 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), 4.3 mi from Empire. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Empire
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 2.7 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 77.3 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.3 °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 12:49 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 Empire 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
- 1.0 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-southwest, 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 74.1 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or 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, 11:30 am to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 9:40 am to 10:30 am, with little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current.
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 3.0 mi
- Wreck 8.5 mi
- Wreck 8.7 mi
- Wreck 8.8 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- California Point 9.5 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 Empire
Now in Empire
- Low / high
- 62 / 78 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 6%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 49
- 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 inHg. 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 63° | 62° | 63° | 73° | 77° | 76° | 72° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NE | 7 NNE | 7 NE | 8 NE | 12 NE | 11 NE | 8 NE | 4 ENE |
| Gusts | 8 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 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 |
- 12:00 am 63° 5 NE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 7 NNE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 7 NE 1.5 ft
- 9:00 am 73° 8 NE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 12 NE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 11 NE 1.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 8 NE 1.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 4 ENE 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 62 / 78 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.7 ft | — | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 76 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 12:25 am | |
| Sat 31 | 68 / 77 °F | 11 mph E | 2.1 ft | 1:13 am | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 76 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 1:03 am | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 76 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 1:53 am | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 77 °F | 14 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 2:28 am | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 74 °F | 14 mph SSW | 2.7 ft | 2:18 am · 8:13 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 71 °F | 10 mph WNW | 3.2 ft | 8:07 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 69 °F | 10 mph NW | 3.4 ft | 8:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 69 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 7:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 70 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 7:51 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 69 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 8:20 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 71 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.6 ft | 8:57 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 69 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | 9:41 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 67° / 76° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 68° / 77° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 69° / 76° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 67° / 76° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 77° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 64° / 74° 2.7 ft
- Thu 5 Light showers 61° / 71° 3.2 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- 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 12:49 am (local time).
The sun in Empire
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 5:42 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,544 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Empire
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:40–4:40 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 Empire
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 8.5 mi
- Jetty 8.8 mi
- Jetty 8.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Delta Marine 0.3 mi
- Chevron Empire 2.9 mi
- Ostrica Anchorages (23.2) 5.8 mi
- Port Sulpur Anchorages (38) 7.4 mi
- Marina 8.5 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from Empire) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 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 3.1 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. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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 EmpireTides nearby
- Buras5.0 mi
- Triumph8.0 mi
- Port Sulphur8.7 mi
- Boothville11 mi
- Taylor Pass16 mi
- Venice16 mi
- Pointe à la Hache18 mi
- Pilottown25 mi
- Grand Isle26 mi
- Lafitte36 mi
Empire at a glance
- Town or city of about 993 people. Coordinates: 29.388° N, 89.597° W.
- It is 49 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 4.3 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Buras Boat Harbor (4.3 mi).
Questions about EmpireQuestions
What time is high tide today in Empire?
Today in Empire there is low tide at 11:50 am. Tide coefficient 116.
What time is sunset today in Empire?
At 6:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Empire?
At 7:10 am. First light comes at 6:18 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 2:40–4:40 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 Empire?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 78 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Empire?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 4.6 s from the southeast. The water is 74.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Empire?
The best time to visit Empire is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 70 °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).