TidePlanet

Today in Montegut there is high tide at 3:38 am (0.8 ft) and low tide at 3:59 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:39 am. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 6:19 pm: 11 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:11 pm to 4:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (5 mph). Clear, 65 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Montegut today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 2:10–4:10 pm Also 1:40–3:40 am and 5:50–6:40 pm
  • Major period 2:11–4:11 pm
  • Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.8 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 5:50 pm to 6:40 pm, with sunset.

Species with the most records nearby: red drum, spotted seatrout, black drum and sheepshead. October is one of the months when these are seen most: black drum. What you can catch

The tide barely moves in Montegut, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Montegut

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

10 good hours
9
Perfect beach day · 9 out of 10 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Sunny
  • Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
  • Offshore breeze (7 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
  • UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 74 °F (nice)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft

    0.9 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 7 mph

    Offshore breeze (7 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    Montegut 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, little wind, a calm sea and water at 74 °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 Montegut

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Montegut.

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Tides

Tides in Montegut

Today's high and low tides

  • ▲ High tide 3:38 am 0.8 ft
  • ▼ Low tide 3:59 pm 0.2 ft

↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 54 min to high tide at 4:39 am.

In Montegut the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.6 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 3 (0.9 ft) and the lowest, on January 30 (-0.6 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 1Tide 2 Moon Major periods Activity
Today, Wed 28 7:13 am · 6:19 pm High tide 3:38 am · 0.8 ft Low tide 3:59 pm · 0.2 ft 91% Major periods 1:40 am · 2:11 pm Medium
Thu 29 7:13 am · 6:18 pm High tide 4:39 am · 0.8 ft Low tide 4:55 pm · 0.2 ft 83% Major periods 2:44 am · 3:16 pm Medium
Fri 30 7:14 am · 6:17 pm High tide 5:46 am · 0.8 ft Low tide 5:52 pm · 0.2 ft 74% Major periods 3:48 am · 4:20 pm Medium
Sat 31 7:15 am · 6:17 pm High tide 6:51 am · 0.8 ft Low tide 6:50 pm · 0.2 ft 63% Major periods 4:50 am · 5:20 pm Medium
Sun 1 6:15 am · 5:16 pm High tide 6:53 am · 0.8 ft Low tide 6:45 pm · 0.2 ft Last quarter Major periods 4:48 am · 5:15 pm Medium
Mon 2 6:16 am · 5:15 pm High tide 7:52 am · 0.7 ft Low tide 7:35 pm · 0.3 ft 40% Major periods 5:41 am · 6:05 pm Medium
Tue 3 6:17 am · 5:14 pm High tide 8:57 am · 0.6 ft Low tide 8:15 pm · 0.4 ft 30% Major periods 6:29 am · 6:52 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

No significant tide

Tides from the Pointe Au Chien station (NOAA), 7.7 mi from Montegut. Times and heights are its predictions.

Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)

How we calculate the tide

Sea and waves

The sea at Montegut

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 1.1 ft · 2.9 s from the east-southeast (102°)
Swell 0.5 ft · 3.0 s from the southeast
Current 0.2 mph toward the SW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.6 ft
  • Significant1.1 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest2.3 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.3 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 5 mph E · gusts 9
Offshore (16 mi SSE)Offshore 10 mph E · gusts 18

Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.

Cross-onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the east-southeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now73.8 °F
Today 73.2–73.8 °F air: 61 / 78 °F

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 75.8 °F by Tuesday 3.

Water about normal for late October.

Water temperature →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:45 pm (local time).

Nearest marine station

West Bank 1, Bayou Gauche, LA Station BYGL1 · 23 mi NNE of here Measured at 8:54 pm, 51 min ago
Water 74.1 °F air 68 °F
Pressure 30.17 inHg

This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station BYGL1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).

Diving

Diving in Montegut today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 9:50 am–12:50 pm
  • 0.5 ft swell at 2 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
  • Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
  • 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 0.5 ft 2 s · from the ESE
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 73.2 °F 3 mm wetsuit
Current 0.2 mph toward the SW
  • 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 73.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 6:43 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:17 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 Montegut 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

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). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.

Weather

Weather in Montegut

14-day weather

Now in Montegut

Now 65 °F Clear · feels like 65 °F · 61 / 78 °F
Low / high
61 / 78 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 0%
Clouds
13%
Humidity
71%
Dew pointDew point
56 °F
Visibility
14 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Good · 49
Saharan dust
No

Pressure and fishing

  • ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Rising now (+0.07 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearClearClearClear skyClear skyClear skyClear skyClear
Temperature 63°62°61°67°75°78°74°66°
Wind (mph) 3 E4 NNE4 NNE6 NE6 NE6 NE2 ENE5 ENE
Gusts 108898968
Waves 0.9 ft0.8 ft0.9 ft1.0 ft0.9 ft0.8 ft1.0 ft1.1 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 9:00 pm 66° 5 ENE 1.1 ft
  • 12:00 am 62° 5 ENE 0.9 ft
  • 3:00 am 59° 5 NNE 0.7 ft
  • 6:00 am 57° 5 NNE 1.0 ft
  • 9:00 am 64° 6 NE 1.0 ft
  • 12:00 pm 77° 7 NE 0.9 ft
  • 3:00 pm 81° 7 ENE 0.9 ft
  • 6:00 pm 75° 7 ENE 1.2 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Mainly clear 61 / 78 °F 7 mph NE 1.2 ft
Thu 29 Overcast 56 / 81 °F 9 mph NE 1.3 ft
Fri 30 Light drizzle 62 / 80 °F 13 mph ENE 1.6 ft
Sat 31 Light drizzle 67 / 80 °F 9 mph E 1.6 ft
Sun 1 Light drizzle 67 / 80 °F 6 mph ENE 1.2 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 65 / 79 °F 12 mph E 1.8 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 67 / 78 °F 17 mph SE 1.8 ft
Wed 4 Light showers 61 / 76 °F 14 mph SSW 2.4 ft
Thu 5 Light rain 57 / 74 °F 8 mph W 1.8 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 54 / 73 °F 6 mph NW 1.8 ft
Sat 7 Partly cloudy 53 / 73 °F 6 mph NNE 1.3 ft
Sun 8 Overcast 54 / 73 °F 6 mph NNE 1.1 ft
Mon 9 Overcast 52 / 71 °F 6 mph NNE 0.7 ft
Tue 10 Partly cloudy 53 / 74 °F 5 mph N 0.6 ft
  • Thu 29 Overcast 56° / 81° 1.3 ft
  • Fri 30 Light drizzle 62° / 80° 1.6 ft
  • Sat 31 Light drizzle 67° / 80° 1.6 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 67° / 80° 1.2 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 65° / 79° 1.8 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 78° 1.8 ft
  • Wed 4 Light showers 61° / 76° 2.4 ft
See all 14 days →

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 (+2.1 °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 9:45 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Montegut

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:13 am in the ESE (105°)ESE
Sets 6:19 pm in the WSW (255°)WSW
  • First light 6:20 am
  • Full dark 7:11 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:48 am
  • Civil dusk 6:43 pm
  • Solar noon 12:46 pm (47° high)
  • Daylight 11 h 6 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 5:46 pm
  • Full dark 7:11 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:13–7:45 am
Evening golden hour5:46–6:19 pm
Montegut

Today the sun is 92,353,718 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Montegut

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 91% 91% illuminated · 18.0 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am
Rises 8:17 pm in the ENE (58°)ENE
Sets 11:11 am tomorrow · in the WNW (302°) · set at 10:03 am
Transit 2:40 am overhead
Visible 14 h 54 min from 8:17 pm to 11:11 am

Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:11–4:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 9:33–10:33 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:47–8:47 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 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.

Place

Where to fish in Montegut

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Very shallow

Very shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.

From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Montegut) out to sea, heading southeast.

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.

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.

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Montegut at a glance

  • Town or city of about 1,540 people. Coordinates: 29.474° N, 90.557° W.
  • It is 44 mi southwest of New Orleans, the main place in Louisiana. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 3 min later than in New Orleans.
  • The nearest tide station, Pointe Au Chien, is 7.7 mi to the southeast.
  • Its coast faces southeast.

Questions about MontegutQuestions

What time is sunset today in Montegut?

At 6:19 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:43 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Montegut?

At 7:13 am. First light comes at 6:21 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 1:40–3:40 am, Minor 9:33–10:33 am, Major 2:11–4:11 pm, Minor 7:47–8:47 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Montegut?

Mainly clear, from 61 °F to 78 °F, with a light breeze from the east (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Montegut?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.1 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the east-southeast. The water is 73.8 °F.

When is the best time to visit Montegut?

The best time to visit Montegut is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 72 °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 Pointe Au Chien (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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