Ship Shoal Light Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Ship Shoal Light, Louisiana. There are 11h 04m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:16 AM to sunset at 6:20 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Ship Shoal Light.
Daylight by month in Ship Shoal Light
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6:59 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 30m | |
| Feb | 6:43 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 11m | |
| Mar | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 58m | |
| Apr | 6:39 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 52m | |
| May | 6:13 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 36m | |
| JunLongest | 6:05 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 59m | |
| Jul | 6:16 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 49m | |
| Aug | 6:33 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 11m | |
| Sep | 6:49 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 21m | |
| Oct | 7:05 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 29m | |
| Nov | 6:27 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 43m | |
| DecShortest | 6:50 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 19m |
Longest day around June 21 (14h 00m), shortest around December 21 (10h 18m). That is a swing of 3h 42m across the year.
Time your day on the water
Sunrise, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Ship Shoal Light
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Ship Shoal Light’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Ship Shoal Light runs from about 10h 18m at the shortest day to 14h 00m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Ship Shoal Light tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ship Shoal Light today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 6:20 PM at Ship Shoal Light, Louisiana. First light (dawn) is around 6:52 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:44 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Ship Shoal Light get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 11h 04m of daylight at Ship Shoal Light. The days are getting shorter by about 1 minute a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Ship Shoal Light?+
The longest day at Ship Shoal Light is around June 21 with 14h 00m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 10h 18m. That is a swing of 3h 42m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:48 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Ship Shoal Light's exact coordinates (28.915°, -91.072°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
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Bridge clearances near Ship Shoal Light
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Ship Shoal Light. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
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