NOAA station 8761431, Louisiana
Rat Bayou tide chart
Friday, October 30Central Daylight Time
NOAA harmonic station (NOAA’s page for this station, opens in a new tab)Rising, about 0.1 ft now
As of 5:35 PM CDT
- Next
- High 0.9 ft at 5:31 AMtomorrow, in 11h 56m
- Then
- Low 0.1 ft at 6:27 PMtomorrow, in 24h 52m
High, passed
4:48 AM
1.0 ft
Low, passed
4:47 PM
0.1 ft
The week ahead
This week’s tides at Rat Bayou
Every high and low for the next seven days, in feet above MLLW. The 30-day table below has the rest of the month.
| Day | Tide curve | Highs | Lows | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30Range 0.9 ft | 4:48 AM 1.0 ft | 4:47 PM 0.1 ft | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat, Oct 31Range 0.8 ft | 5:31 AM 0.9 ft | 6:27 PM 0.1 ft | 0.8 ft | |
| Sun, Nov 1Range 0.7 ft | 5:09 AM 0.9 ft | 6:19 PM 0.2 ft | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon, Nov 2Range 0.5 ft | 5:43 AM 0.8 ft | 6:52 PM 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | |
| Tue, Nov 3Range 0.2 ft | 6:10 AM 0.6 ft | 6:48 PM 0.4 ft | 0.2 ft | |
| Wed, Nov 4Range 0.1 ft | 4:29 AM 0.5 ft | 5:54 PM 0.4 ft | 0.1 ft | |
| Thu, Nov 5Range 0.1 ft | 12:47 AM 0.5 ft | 10:13 AM 0.4 ft | 0.1 ft |
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Rat Bayou tide table for the next 30 days
Every high and low for the next month, with the daily tidal range.
| Day | Highs | Lows | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30Range 0.9 ft | 4:48 AM 1.0 ft | 4:47 PM 0.1 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Sat, Oct 31Range 0.8 ft | 5:31 AM 0.9 ft | 6:27 PM 0.1 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Sun, Nov 1Range 0.7 ft | 5:09 AM 0.9 ft | 6:19 PM 0.2 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Mon, Nov 2Range 0.5 ft | 5:43 AM 0.8 ft | 6:52 PM 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Tue, Nov 3Range 0.2 ft | 6:10 AM 0.6 ft | 6:48 PM 0.4 ft | 0.2 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4Range 0.1 ft | 4:29 AM 0.5 ft | 5:54 PM 0.4 ft | 0.1 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5Range 0.1 ft | 12:47 AM 0.5 ft | 10:13 AM 0.4 ft | 0.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6Range 0.3 ft | 12:36 AM 0.6 ft | 10:30 AM 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 7Range 0.5 ft | 12:38 AM 0.7 ft | 10:53 AM 0.2 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Sun, Nov 8Range 0.6 ft | 12:35 AM 0.7 ft | 11:19 AM 0.1 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Mon, Nov 9Range 0.7 ft | 12:36 AM 0.8 ft | 11:50 AM 0.1 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Tue, Nov 10Range 0.7 ft | 12:54 AM 0.8 ft | 12:45 PM 0.1 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Wed, Nov 11Range 0.7 ft | 1:22 AM 0.8 ft | 1:45 PM 0.1 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12Range 0.7 ft | 2:01 AM 0.8 ft | 2:25 PM 0.1 ft | 0.7 ft |
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| Fri, Nov 13Range 0.6 ft | 2:52 AM 0.7 ft | 3:01 PM 0.1 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14Range 0.6 ft | 3:38 AM 0.7 ft | 3:40 PM 0.1 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Sun, Nov 15Range 0.6 ft | 4:13 AM 0.7 ft | 5:28 PM 0.1 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Mon, Nov 16Range 0.5 ft | 4:41 AM 0.6 ft | 6:10 PM 0.1 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Tue, Nov 17Range 0.4 ft | 5:04 AM 0.6 ft | 6:20 PM 0.2 ft | 0.4 ft |
| Wed, Nov 18Range 0.2 ft | 5:04 AM 0.5 ft | 5:04 PM 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft |
| Thu, Nov 19Range 0.1 ft | 3:35 AM 0.4 ft | 1:57 PM 0.3 ft | 0.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 20Range 0.3 ft | 12:15 AM 0.4 ft11:44 PM 0.5 ft | 10:19 AM 0.2 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 21Range 0.5 ft | 10:30 PM 0.6 ft | 10:24 AM 0.1 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Sun, Nov 22Range 0.7 ft | 11:30 PM 0.7 ft | 10:39 AM 0.0 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Mon, Nov 23 | None | 11:04 AM -0.1 ft | None |
| Tue, Nov 24Range 0.9 ft | 12:12 AM 0.7 ft | 11:45 AM -0.2 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Wed, Nov 25Range 1.0 ft | 12:53 AM 0.8 ft | 12:55 PM -0.2 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Thu, Nov 26Range 1.1 ft | 1:40 AM 0.8 ft | 1:58 PM -0.3 ft | 1.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 27Range 0.9 ft | 2:39 AM 0.7 ft | 2:43 PM -0.2 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 28Range 0.9 ft | 3:35 AM 0.7 ft | 3:22 PM -0.2 ft | 0.9 ft |
Conditions at Rat Bayou
From the National Weather Service forecast for this spot and the nearest water temperature reading, with today's sunrise and sunset.
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About Rat Bayou tides
Rat Bayou is a NOAA harmonic tide station (8761431): its predictions come from the tidal constituents NOAA derived from water levels measured at this spot. Heights are in feet above MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water), the datum of US nautical charts, so they line up with charted depths.
In the next 30 days, Rat Bayou has one high and one low on 28 days, three turns on 1 day and some other count on 1 day, and the daily range runs from 0.1 to 1.1 ft. That is a mostly diurnal tide: one high and one low on most days.
Use the curve above to time a harbor entrance, a beach walk, fishing a moving tide or clearing a shallow bar, and remember that wind, air pressure and river flow can push the real water level above or below the prediction. The daily tidal range in the tables shows how much water moves each day: bigger ranges around the new and full moon mean stronger currents.
The latest water temperature near Rat Bayou is about 74°F, from NOAA station 8761724, 24 mi away, at 4:30 PM CDT. Water temperature shapes where fish hold and feed, and tells you what to wear in the water, so check it alongside the tide before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is high tide in Rat Bayou today?+
Today (Friday, October 30), high tide at Rat Bayou is at 4:48 AM (1.0 ft). Heights are referenced to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water).
What time is low tide in Rat Bayou today?+
Today, low tide at Rat Bayou is at 4:47 PM (0.1 ft).
What tidal datum do these Rat Bayou tide heights use?+
All heights are given in feet relative to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water), the standard NOAA chart datum for US tidal waters. A tide of 0.0 ft equals the chart datum; negative tides fall below it.
How accurate are these tide predictions?+
Rat Bayou is a NOAA harmonic station (8761431), so these are NOAA's harmonic predictions for this spot, which are very accurate for the astronomical tide. Real water levels can still differ with wind, air pressure and river flow, so check conditions before you get underway.
What is the water temperature at Rat Bayou?+
The latest water temperature near Rat Bayou is about 74°F, from NOAA station 8761724, 24 mi away, at 4:30 PM CDT. Water temperature drives fish behavior and tells you what to wear in the water, so it's worth checking alongside the tide.
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