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LouisianaNOAA 8762329

Bayou Faleau Tides & Coastal Conditions

Official tide predictions, weather observations and forecasts, marine-grid context, astronomy, and jurisdiction-specific rules for this NOAA station.

All official layers availableUpdated 10:47 PM CDT

Current Conditions

Tide predictions are relative to MLLW. NWS point and marine-grid forecasts can differ at exposed shorelines.

Estimated tide now
0.6ft
falling · Station 8762329
Next low tide
2:22 AM
Thu, Sep 240.5 ft
Next high tide
4:00 PM
Thu, Sep 240.9 ft
Current Weather
81°F

Clear

Observed

E 6 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Bayou Faleau · Station 8762329 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft-0.3 ft0.5 ft1.3 ft2 ft0.5 ft0.9 ft0.6 ft0.8 ft0.7 ft0.7 ft0.7 ft0.7 ftWed, Sep 2310:30 PMThu, Sep 2410:30 AMThu, Sep 2410:30 PMFri, Sep 2510:30 AMFri, Sep 2510:30 PM
Official NOAA predicted heights relative to MLLW. Times are shown in the place's local timezone.

Weather, Light & Marine

Conditions that affect shoreline access, small craft, fishing and surf.

Air

Temperature81°FObserved

Humidity84%Observed

Pressure1017 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedE 6 mphObserved

Gusts6 mphModel

Rain chance0%Model

Marine

Wave height0.0 ftModel

DirectionCalm / No DirectionModel

Water86.9°FObservedNOAA West Bank 1, Bayou Gauche · 22.5 mi Away
Sun & Moon

Sunrise6:50 AM

Sunset6:57 PM

MoonWaxing Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Wed, Sep 23, 202610:00 PMClear79°F 0 mph6 mph0%
Wed, Sep 23, 202611:00 PMClear79°F 0 mph5 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 202612:00 AMMostly Clear78°F 0 mph3 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMMostly Clear77°F 0 mph2 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMMostly Clear77°F 0 mph3 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMMostly Clear76°F 0 mph5 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMMostly Clear75°F 0 mph6 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMMostly Clear75°FN 5 mph7 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMSunny75°FN 5 mph8 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20267:00 AMSunny75°FN 5 mph9 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20268:00 AMSunny78°FN 5 mph12 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20269:00 AMSunny81°FNE 5 mph13 mph0%

Fishing, Crabbing & Surfing Analysis

These scores use the available tide, wind, and marine data. They do not predict catches, report local activity, or replace safety notices.

76/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind6 mph sustained wind
  • Mostly dry0% precipitation chance
  • Falling tideConditions vary by species and shoreline structure
83/100 · Very good
Crabbing
Conditions are secondary to seasons, closures and safety.

Best planning window

Near slack water, if the marine area is open

  • Regulations requiredConfirm the marine area is open before setting gear
  • Calm surface6 mph wind favors safer gear handling
  • Moderate tidal exchange0.4 ft range in the next cycle
23/100 · Poor
Surfing
Offshore model guidance with nearshore uncertainty.

Best planning window

Compare swell direction, local wind and tide before leaving

  • Limited swell0.0 ft NWS forecast waves
  • Short period1s dominant period
  • Nearshore uncertaintyOffshore model conditions are not the same as breaking-wave height at this beach
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries fishing rulesLouisiana · state or territoryNOAA Fisheries federal recreational fishing resourcesU.S. federal waters · federalNational Weather Service rip-current safetyUnited States · safety
Nearby NOAA Tide Stations
Official station locations from the national NOAA CO-OPS tide-prediction catalog.

Pointe Au Chien, Cut Off Canal

NOAA 8762525 · LA

7.3 mi

Golden Meadow, Plaisance Canal

NOAA 8762184 · LA

8.2 mi

Leeville, Bayou LaFourche

NOAA 8762084 · LA

17.2 mi

TEXACO DOCK, HACKBERRY BAY

NOAA 8761819 · LA

18.9 mi

Lafitte, Barataria Waterway

NOAA 8761899 · LA

19.4 mi

Manilla

NOAA 8761732 · LA

22.2 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions at Bayou Faleauofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 10:47 PM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 10:47 PM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 10:47 PM

NOAA CO-OPS water temperature at West Bank 1, Bayou Gaucheobserved

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 10:47 PM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 10:47 PM

Not for navigation. Conditions can change faster than source update intervals. Always check local warnings, closures and on-site conditions.