Patterson tides today
- Tide now -0.5 ft ↑ rising · high 10:35 pm (-0.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–5:20 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–4:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 75 °F calm (rippled) · 3.1 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 70 °F from the ENE, gusts 8 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:16 am–6:22 pm 11 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:20 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Patterson there is high tide at 10:35 pm (-0.2 ft) and low tide at 1:57 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:35 pm. The sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 6:22 pm: 11 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:43 am to 3:43 am and from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (5 mph). Mainly clear, 70 °F.
Fishing in Patterson today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:15–4:15 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.3 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, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:50 pm to 6:50 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: red drum, striped mullet, southern flounder and garfish. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Patterson, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Patterson
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.3 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
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 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand
Patterson 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 Patterson
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Patterson.
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Webcams near Patterson
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Tides in Patterson
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:57 pm -0.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:35 pm -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 40 min to high tide at 10:35 pm.
In Patterson the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 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 May 17 (1.9 ft) and the lowest, on September 30 (-1.0 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 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:16 am · 6:22 pm | Low tide 1:57 pm · -0.9 ft | High tide 10:35 pm · -0.2 ft | — | — | 91% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:17 am · 6:21 pm | Low tide 2:53 pm · -0.9 ft | — | — | — | 83% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:17 am · 6:20 pm | High tide 12:00 am · -0.2 ft | Low tide 4:05 pm · -0.9 ft | — | — | 74% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:18 am · 6:19 pm | High tide 1:28 am · -0.2 ft | Low tide 5:33 pm · -0.8 ft | — | — | 63% | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:19 am · 5:18 pm | High tide 1:24 am · -0.2 ft | Low tide 6:01 pm · -0.8 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:20 am · 5:18 pm | High tide 1:58 am · -0.2 ft | Low tide 7:19 pm · -0.7 ft | — | — | 40% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:20 am · 5:17 pm | High tide 2:23 am · -0.3 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 1:30 pm · -0.4 ft | Low tide 8:26 pm · -0.6 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:55 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 Tesoro Marine Terminal station (NOAA), 4.3 mi from Patterson. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Patterson
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-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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 s, from the east-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 75.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.6 °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 6:53 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station TESL1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Patterson today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (10 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 73.8–74.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:46 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:20 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 Patterson 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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- F/V Sea Kernel 6.1 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Wreck 4.9 mi
- Wreck 4.9 mi
- Wreck 4.9 mi
- Wreck 5.4 mi
- Cross Diving Services, LLC 9.0 mi
- Black Water Diving 11 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.
Weather in Patterson
Now in Patterson
- Low / high
- 57 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 48%
- Humidity
- 40%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 31 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 67
- 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: −0.06 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 | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 61° | 60° | 58° | 66° | 78° | 79° | 75° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 ENE | 3 NNE | 3 NNE | 5 ENE | 6 ENE | 8 E | 6 E | 4 E |
| Gusts | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 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 pm 75° 6 E 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 4 E 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 60° 5 ESE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 2 E 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 6 NE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 6 NE 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 10 ENE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 7 ENE 0.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 57 / 79 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.4 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 55 / 80 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 81 °F | 9 mph E | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 66 / 80 °F | 8 mph E | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 81 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 80 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 79 °F | 15 mph SE | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 76 °F | 13 mph SSW | 1.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 73 °F | 10 mph W | 2.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 72 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 73 °F | 6 mph E | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 74 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 69 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 73 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.6 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 55° / 80° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 81° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 66° / 80° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 67° / 81° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 65° / 80° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 79° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 61° / 76° 1.8 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 (+2.3 °F; normal high: 77 °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 6:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Patterson
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:23 am
- Full dark 7:14 pm
- Civil dawn 6:51 am
- Civil dusk 6:46 pm
- Solar noon 12:49 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 6 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:49 pm
- Full dark 7:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,668 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Patterson
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:43–3:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:15–4:15 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:37–10:37 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:50–8:50 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 Patterson
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- USCG 6.0 mi
- seaplane taxiway 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 mi
- Marina 4.1 mi
- Marina 7.1 mi
- Ivy's Tackle Box 6.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 1,000 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1,000 ft. 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 1,000 ft. 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) 1,000 ft 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
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Southwest Reef Light 5.2 mi east
- Built
- 1848
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near PattersonTides nearby
- Idlewild1.2 mi
- Lagonda1.7 mi
- Bayou Vista1.9 mi
- Avalon2.4 mi
- Glenwild3.2 mi
- Calumet3.7 mi
- North Bend10 mi
- South Bend15 mi
- Gordy15 mi
- Burns16 mi
Patterson at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,106 people. Coordinates: 29.693° N, 91.302° W.
- It is 76 mi west of New Orleans, the main place in Louisiana. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 5 min later than in New Orleans.
- The nearest tide station, Tesoro Marine Terminal, is 4.3 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about PattersonQuestions
What time is sunset today in Patterson?
At 6:22 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Patterson?
At 7:17 am. First light comes at 6:24 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 1:43–3:43 am, Minor 9:37–10:37 am, Major 2:15–4:15 pm, Minor 7:50–8:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Patterson?
Partly cloudy, from 57 °F to 79 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Patterson?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the south-southeast. The water is 74.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Patterson?
The best time to visit Patterson is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 72 °F to 84 °F, about 9 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 Tesoro Marine Terminal (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).