Port Sulphur tides today
- Tide now -0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 3:28 am (0.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:10–4:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 74 °F smooth · 3.1 s from the east
- Wind · air 9 mph · 74 °F from the ENE, gusts 14 · clear sky
- Sun 7:09 am–6:16 pm 11 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:14 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:00–4:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Port Sulphur there is high tide at 2:41 am (0.8 ft) and low tide at 2:12 pm. Tide coefficient 109. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:28 am. The sun rises at 7:09 am and sets at 6:16 pm: 11 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:36 am to 3:36 am and from 2:08 pm to 4:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph). Clear sky, 74 °F.
Fishing in Port Sulphur today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:12 pm
- Major period 2:08–4:08 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 109 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:12 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with the 2:41 am high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: red drum, striped mullet, spotted seatrout and crevalle jack. What you can catch
Beach day in Port Sulphur
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 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 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:12 pm
Low tide at 2:12 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:41 am.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea, water at 74 °F and low tide at 2:12 pm. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm is good too, with sunshine, 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 Port Sulphur
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Tides in Port Sulphur
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:41 am 0.8 ft · coef. 109
- ▼ Low tide 2:12 pm -0.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 10 h 29 min to high tide at 3:28 am.
Tide coefficient 109 for the 2:41 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.4 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 May 18 (1.8 ft) and the lowest, on November 26 (-0.7 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 29 to 30 (coefficient 115, 1.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 20, 0.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:09 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 2:41 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 2:12 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 109 | 91% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:08 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:10 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 3:28 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 3:24 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 115 | 83% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:11 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 4:18 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 4:37 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 115 | 74% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:11 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 5:13 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 5:41 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 109 | 63% | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:12 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 5:12 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 5:32 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 96 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:13 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 6:22 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:12 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 78 | 40% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:14 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 7:46 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 6:34 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 52 | 30% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:49 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
Port Sulphur has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Bayou Chene (NOAA), 4.8 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Port Sulphur
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-southeast (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 75.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
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 4:59 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.
Diving in Port Sulphur today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:12 pm): little current from 1:40 pm to 2:50 pm
- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:41 am (2:10–3:10 am) and low tide 2:12 pm (1:40–2:50 pm)
- 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 6:40 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 3:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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
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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.
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Weather in Port Sulphur
Now in Port Sulphur
- Low / high
- 61 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 8%
- Humidity
- 57%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 47
- 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 65° | 61° | 64° | 71° | 76° | 76° | 71° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SE | 5 NNW | 4 NE | 8 NE | 10 NE | 12 ENE | 6 ENE | 4 ENE |
| Gusts | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 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 71° 6 ENE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 4 ENE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 5 ENE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 7 NNE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 7 NNE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 8 NE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 12 NE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 11 ENE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 61 / 77 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 2:41 am | |
| Thu 29 | 63 / 73 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 3:28 am | |
| Fri 30 | 66 / 75 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 4:18 am | |
| Sat 31 | 68 / 76 °F | 12 mph E | 1.4 ft | 5:13 am | |
| Sun 1 | 68 / 75 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 5:12 am | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 74 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 6:22 am | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 75 °F | 14 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 7:46 am | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 73 °F | 14 mph SSW | 1.8 ft | 9:52 am | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 70 °F | 10 mph W | 2.5 ft | 12:27 am · 11:23 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 69 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 11:15 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 69 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 11:30 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 69 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 11:56 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 69 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | — | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 71 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.6 ft | 12:28 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 63° / 73° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 66° / 75° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 68° / 76° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 68° / 75° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 67° / 74° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 75° 2.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 64° / 73° 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 4:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Port Sulphur
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:17 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 6:40 pm
- Solar noon 12:43 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 6 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:43 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,777 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Sulphur
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:36–3:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:30–10:30 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 Port Sulphur
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 5.0 mi
- Jetty 5.4 mi
- Jetty 6.4 mi
- Jetty 7.7 mi
- Mardi Gras Pass 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.6 mi
- Marina 1.1 mi
- Port Sulpur Anchorages (38) 1.5 mi
- Port Michel Anchorages (41.5) 1.9 mi
- BCMT Magnolia Dock 6.3 mi
- Magnolia Anchorages (46.6) 6.9 mi
- Delta Marine 8.5 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.3 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.3 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 1.3 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) 1.3 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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 SulphurTides nearby
- Empire8.7 mi
- Pointe à la Hache8.9 mi
- Buras14 mi
- Triumph16 mi
- Boothville19 mi
- Taylor Pass23 mi
- Grand Isle24 mi
- Venice25 mi
- Lafitte28 mi
- Violet31 mi
Port Sulphur at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,760 people. Coordinates: 29.480° N, 89.694° W.
- It is 40 mi southeast of New Orleans, the main place in Louisiana. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in New Orleans.
- The nearest tide station, Bayou Chene, is 4.8 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Port SulphurQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Sulphur?
Today in Port Sulphur there is high tide at 2:41 am (0.8 ft) and low tide at 2:12 pm. Tide coefficient 109.
What time is sunset today in Port Sulphur?
At 6:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:40 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Sulphur?
At 7:10 am. First light comes at 6:17 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 1:36–3:36 am, Minor 9:30–10:30 am, Major 2:08–4:08 pm, Minor 7:44–8:44 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Port Sulphur?
Partly cloudy, from 61 °F to 77 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Sulphur?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the east. The water is 73.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Sulphur?
The best time to visit Port Sulphur is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 70 °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 Bayou Chene (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).