Lafitte tides today
- Tide now 0.6 ft ↑ rising · high 6:54 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:10–5:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 73 °F calm (rippled) · 4.2 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 60 °F from the NNE, gusts 14 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:12 am–6:16 pm 11 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:19 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:19 pm
- Best time to dive 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Lafitte there is high tide at 6:54 am (0.6 ft) and low tide at 7:51 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:54 am. The sun rises at 7:12 am and sets at 6:16 pm: 11 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:19 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:42 am to 4:42 am and from 3:14 pm to 5:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (7 mph). Mainly clear, 60 °F.
Fishing in Lafitte today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:14–5:14 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 pm to 5:10 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 2:40 am to 4:40 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:50 am to 7:40 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: red drum, striped mullet, spotted seatrout and black drum. October is one of the months when these are seen most: black drum. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Lafitte, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Lafitte
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 0.3 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Light offshore wind (8 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 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Lafitte 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 73 °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 Lafitte
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Lafitte.
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Tides in Lafitte
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 6:54 am 0.6 ft
- ▼ Low tide 7:51 pm 0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 51 min to high tide at 6:54 am.
In Lafitte the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.3 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 October 1 (0.7 ft) and the lowest, on January 29 (-0.4 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 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:12 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 6:54 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 7:51 pm · 0.3 ft | 83% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:12 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 8:03 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 9:02 pm · 0.3 ft | 74% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:13 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 9:10 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 10:01 pm · 0.3 ft | 63% | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:14 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 9:08 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:51 pm · 0.3 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:15 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 9:55 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 10:28 pm · 0.3 ft | 40% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:15 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 10:29 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 10:20 pm · 0.4 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:16 am · 5:11 pm | — | — | 20% | Major periods 7:13 am · 7:35 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 Lafitte station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from Lafitte. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Lafitte
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-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 1.1 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-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 76.3 °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 4:03 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station NWCL1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Lafitte today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.1 ft swell at 3 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 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 73.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:41 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:19 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 12:40 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Lafitte 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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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 Lafitte
Now in Lafitte
- Low / high
- 59 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 33%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 38
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 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 | Clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 61° | 60° | 59° | 66° | 77° | 81° | 75° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NE | 6 NNE | 7 NE | 9 NE | 8 ENE | 8 NE | 9 NE | 5 E |
| Gusts | 5 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 8 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 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 am 59° 7 NE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 9 NE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 8 ENE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 8 NE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 75° 9 NE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 5 E 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 67° 4 NE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 66° 6 NE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 59 / 81 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.4 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 66 / 78 °F | 15 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 79 °F | 12 mph E | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 70 / 78 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 78 °F | 13 mph E | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 78 °F | 16 mph SE | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 76 °F | 14 mph SSW | 1.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 74 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 71 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 72 °F | 8 mph NE | — | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 71 °F | 9 mph ESE | — | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 77 °F | 10 mph SSW | — | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 69 °F | 8 mph NNW | — | |
| Wed 11 | 54 / 69 °F | 6 mph NNE | — |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 66° / 78° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 69° / 79° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 70° / 78° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 69° / 78° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 70° / 78° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 65° / 76° 1.1 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 62° / 74° 1.2 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.1 °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 4:03 am (local time).
The sun in Lafitte
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:19 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 6:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:41 pm
- Solar noon 12:44 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 4 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:43 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,510 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lafitte
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:42–4:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:14–5:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:40–11:40 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:49–9:49 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 Lafitte
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 7.6 mi
- Jetty 7.8 mi
- Jetty 7.8 mi
- Jetty 8.1 mi
- Jetty 8.3 mi
- Jetty 8.3 mi
- BCMT LaGrange Launch 7.9 mi
- Joe's Landing 1.3 mi
- La Grange Anchorages (64.8) 7.9 mi
- Willis Point Anchorages (67.1) 8.1 mi
- Marina 8.2 mi
- Dockages 8.8 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 (1.4 mi from Lafitte) out to sea, heading northwest.
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 LafitteTides nearby
- Belle Chasse15 mi
- Gretna17 mi
- Pointe à la Hache20 mi
- New Orleans20 mi
- Violet20 mi
- Arabi21 mi
- Chalmette21 mi
- Golden Meadow22 mi
- Port Sulphur28 mi
- Montegut30 mi
Lafitte at a glance
- Town or city of about 972 people. Coordinates: 29.667° N, 90.108° W.
- It is 20 mi south of New Orleans, the main place in Louisiana. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in New Orleans.
- The nearest tide station, Lafitte, is 0.2 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about LafitteQuestions
What time is sunset today in Lafitte?
At 6:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lafitte?
At 7:12 am. First light comes at 6:20 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 2:42–4:42 am, Minor 10:40–11:40 am, Major 3:14–5:14 pm, Minor 8:49–9:49 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lafitte?
Overcast, from 59 °F to 81 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lafitte?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the southeast. The water is 73.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lafitte?
The best time to visit Lafitte is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 71 °F to 83 °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 Lafitte (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).