Port Fourchon tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 11:15 pm (2.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:20 pm–12:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 75 °F slight · 3.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 8 mph · 70 °F from the ENE, gusts 14 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:11 am–6:18 pm 11 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:17 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:50 am–12:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Port Fourchon there is high tide at 11:15 pm (2.0 ft) and low tide at 10:00 am. Tide coefficient 114. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:15 pm. The sun rises at 7:11 am and sets at 6:18 pm: 11 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 am and from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph). Mainly clear, 70 °F.
Fishing in Port Fourchon today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 10:00 am
- Minor period 9:31–10:31 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light cross-shore wind (11 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 114 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, combines the 10:00 am low tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 10:20 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:15 pm high tide and some swell. Also good from 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, spot, spotted seatrout and Atlantic croaker. October is one of the months when these are seen most: black drum. What you can catch
Beach day in Port Fourchon
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 80 °F: pleasant
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:00 am
Low tide at 10:00 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:15 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea, water at 75 °F and low tide at 10:00 am. 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, pleasant temperatures, a calm sea and water at 75 °F, though with moderate 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 Port Fourchon
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Port Fourchon.
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Tides in Port Fourchon
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 10:00 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:15 pm 2.0 ft · coef. 114
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 48 min to high tide at 11:15 pm.
Tide coefficient 114 for the 11:15 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.0 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 October 30 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 30 (-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 115, 2.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 0.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:11 am · 6:18 pm | Low tide 10:00 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:15 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 114 | 91% | Major periods 1:38 am · 2:10 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:11 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 11:08 am · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 115 | 83% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:12 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 12:16 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 115 | 74% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:13 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 1:26 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 1:22 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 110 | 63% | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:14 am · 5:15 pm | High tide 1:24 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 1:27 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 99 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:14 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 2:14 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 2:27 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 82 | 40% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:15 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 2:44 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 3:18 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 57 | 30% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:51 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 Port Fourchon station (NOAA), 0.6 mi from Port Fourchon. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Port Fourchon
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south 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 Monday 2: 2.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east (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 76.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.1 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:28 pm (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.
Surf in Port Fourchon today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.5 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.0 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:00 am)
- Light: First light 6:46 am · sunrise 7:11 am · sunset 6:18 pm · last light 6:42 pm
- Tide: low 10:00 am (-0.0 ft) and high 11:15 pm (2.0 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 74.5 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 7 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Port Fourchon today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:00 am): little current from 9:20 am to 10:30 am
- 1.0 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the west (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 10:00 am (9:20–10:30 am) and high tide 11:15 pm (10:30 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 74.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:42 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 11:10 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, 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
- F/V Blue Moose 9.7 mi
- Wreck 6.7 mi
- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Wreck 8.0 mi
- Wreck 8.3 mi
- Wreck 9.7 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Bay Marchand 3 3.9 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 Port Fourchon
Now in Port Fourchon
- Low / high
- 64 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 28%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 57 °F
- Visibility
- 16 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 (−0.00 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 | Clear |
| Temperature | 68° | 66° | 64° | 72° | 79° | 80° | 74° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 ENE | 7 ENE | 6 NNE | 6 NE | 11 ENE | 13 ENE | 9 ENE | 6 NE |
| Gusts | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.0 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 |
- 9:00 pm 67° 6 NE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 6 ENE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 6 NE 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 7 NNE 1.9 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 9 NE 1.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 10 ENE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 15 NE 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 13 ENE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 64 / 80 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 11:15 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 63 / 80 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.1 ft | — | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 79 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 12:21 am | |
| Sat 31 | 68 / 80 °F | 12 mph E | 2.4 ft | 1:26 am | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 78 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 1:24 am | |
| Mon 2 | 66 / 78 °F | 14 mph E | 2.6 ft | 2:14 am | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 78 °F | 16 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 2:44 am | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 76 °F | 16 mph SW | 2.7 ft | 7:12 am · 9:14 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 73 °F | 13 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | 8:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 72 °F | 12 mph NW | 3.6 ft | 7:38 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 73 °F | 12 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | 7:27 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 73 °F | 12 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 7:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 69 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 8:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 67 / 70 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 8:51 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 63° / 80° 2.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 65° / 79° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 68° / 80° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 67° / 78° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 66° / 78° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 67° / 78° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Showers 64° / 76° 2.7 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °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 7:28 pm (local time).
The sun in Port Fourchon
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:18 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 6:46 am
- Civil dusk 6:42 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (48° high)
- Daylight 11 h 7 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:45 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,743 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Fourchon
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
- 2:10–4:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:31–10:31 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.
Where to fish in Port Fourchon
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Port Fourchon.
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 30 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Port Fourchon) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.1 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. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.1 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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.
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 Port FourchonTides nearby
- Leeville9.9 mi
- Cheniere Caminada11 mi
- Grand Isle15 mi
- Golden Meadow19 mi
- Bassa Bassa22 mi
- Cocodrie30 mi
- Lapeyrouse31 mi
- Grande Ecaille31 mi
- Point Barre32 mi
- Montegut34 mi
Port Fourchon at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 29.106° N, 90.195° W.
- It is 59 mi south of New Orleans, the main place in Louisiana. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min later than in New Orleans.
- The nearest tide station, Port Fourchon, is 0.6 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Port FourchonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Fourchon?
Today in Port Fourchon there is high tide at 11:15 pm (2.0 ft) and low tide at 10:00 am. Tide coefficient 114.
What time is sunset today in Port Fourchon?
At 6:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Fourchon?
At 7:11 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 9:31–10:31 am, Major 2:10–4:10 pm, Minor 7:47–8:47 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Port Fourchon?
Mainly clear, from 64 °F to 80 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Fourchon?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the east. The water is 75.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Fourchon?
The best time to visit Port Fourchon is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 71 °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 Port Fourchon (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).