New Orleans tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 9:20 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Wind · air 7 mph · 80 °F from the E, gusts 9 · clear sky
- Sun 7:11 am–6:17 pm 11 h 5 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:14 pm
- Pressure 30.13 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Major solunar period 2:09–4:09 pm today's activity: medium
- Spring tides Oct 26–28 full moon · with perigee
Today in New Orleans there is high tide at 8:51 am (0.9 ft) and low tide at 9:20 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:20 pm. The sun rises at 7:11 am and sets at 6:17 pm: 11 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 am and from 2:09 pm to 4:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the east (7 mph). Clear sky, 80 °F.
Fishing in New Orleans today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:09–4:09 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg) and light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 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, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 6:50 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: red drum, spotted seatrout, striped mullet 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 New Orleans, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in New Orleans
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 8:51 am 0.9 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 9:20 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 25 min to low tide at 9:20 pm.
In New Orleans the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 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 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on January 31 (-0.5 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, Wed 28 | 7:11 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 8:51 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 9:20 pm · 0.3 ft | 91% | Major periods 1:38 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:12 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 9:55 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:39 pm · 0.3 ft | 83% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:13 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 11:02 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:48 pm · 0.3 ft | 74% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:13 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 12:17 pm · 0.8 ft | — | 63% | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:14 am · 5:13 pm | Low tide 12:40 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:42 pm · 0.8 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:15 am · 5:12 pm | Low tide 12:18 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:50 pm · 0.8 ft | 40% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:16 am · 5:12 pm | Low tide 12:41 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:36 pm · 0.7 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 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 New Canal USCG Station station (NOAA), 5.5 mi from New Orleans. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at New Orleans
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach New Orleans: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:55 pm (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).
Weather in New Orleans
Now in New Orleans
- Low / high
- 59 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 6%
- Humidity
- 34%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 35 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 41
- 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: −0.06 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 | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 62° | 59° | 60° | 66° | 77° | 80° | 74° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 NNE | 3 WNW | 4 E | 5 NE | 5 NE | 6 NE | 4 E | 4 SSE |
| Gusts | 6 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 |
| 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 pm 80° 6 NE
- 6:00 pm 74° 4 E
- 9:00 pm 65° 4 SSE
- 12:00 am 62° 2 NNE
- 3:00 am 60° 5 NE
- 6:00 am 57° 5 ENE
- 9:00 am 65° 5 ENE
- 12:00 pm 74° 7 ENE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 59 / 80 °F | 7 mph ENE | |
| Thu 29 | 56 / 78 °F | 8 mph ENE | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 78 °F | 12 mph ENE | |
| Sat 31 | 68 / 79 °F | 11 mph E | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 78 °F | 9 mph ENE | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 78 °F | 11 mph E | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 79 °F | 14 mph SE | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 77 °F | 12 mph S | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 74 °F | 10 mph WNW | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 71 °F | 8 mph NNW | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 71 °F | 7 mph NE | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 61 °F | 6 mph N | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 66 °F | 6 mph N | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 69 °F | 4 mph NNW |
- Thu 29 Overcast 56° / 78° 8 mph
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 65° / 78° 12 mph
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 68° / 79° 11 mph
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 69° / 78° 9 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 67° / 78° 11 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 79° 14 mph
- Wed 4 Light showers 65° / 77° 12 mph
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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. 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 (+1.9 °F; normal high: 78 °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 3:55 pm (local time).
The sun in New Orleans
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 5 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:44 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,751 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in New Orleans
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:38–3:38 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:09–4:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:33–10:33 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:44–8:44 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 New Orleans
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- City Park Fishing Pier 4.0 mi
- Blackwater Harvey LLC 2.8 mi
- Fuel and Marine Marketing LLC 3.7 mi
- Jetty 2.8 mi
- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 6.4 mi
- Marina 5.6 mi
- South Shore Harbor Marina 6.9 mi
- Marsh & Bayou Outfitters 0.8 mi
- Striker Tackle -Online Fishing Tackle Store 6.3 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 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from New Orleans) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.45 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 0.45 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) 0.45 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Milneberg Lighthouse 5.4 mi north
Other lighthouses nearby: New Canal Light (5.5 mi northwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near New OrleansTides nearby
- Gretna3.0 mi
- Arabi4.2 mi
- Chalmette6.6 mi
- Belle Chasse8.5 mi
- Violet11 mi
- Lafitte20 mi
- Slidell28 mi
- Pointe à la Hache31 mi
New Orleans at a glance
- Town or city of about 362,701 people. Coordinates: 29.955° N, 90.075° W.
- The nearest tide station, New Canal USCG Station, is 5.5 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bienville Street Wharf (0.7 mi), Toulouse Street Wharf (0.7 mi), Governor Nicholls Street Wharf (1.1 mi), Powder Street Wharf (1.2 mi).
Questions about New OrleansQuestions
What time is sunset today in New Orleans?
At 6:17 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in New Orleans?
At 7:12 am. First light comes at 6:19 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 1:38–3:38 am, Minor 9:33–10:33 am, Major 2:09–4:09 pm, Minor 7:44–8:44 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in New Orleans?
Mainly clear, from 59 °F to 80 °F, with a light breeze from the east (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
The best time to visit New Orleans is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 73 °F to 87 °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 New Canal USCG Station (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).