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Port Fourchon, Belle Pass, LA Daily Water Report — October 4, 2026

Port Fourchon gets a strong go for powered boats and paddlers today, with the caveat that the water is easier than the heat. Boating rates 9.3/10 and kayaking 9/10 under a light northeast breeze near 3 knots, negligible wind chop, and a modest 0.5–0.9 m sea. That is a markedly friendlier setup than yesterday’s 13.6-knot wind, and it shows: boating and kayaking both rebound sharply from their October 3 scores. The most useful daylight window starts around dawn and runs through the morning, especially near the 6:55–8:55 AM solunar major period. High tide was 0.61 m at 3:41 AM, so the morning works on the falling side of the tide rather than at the turn. Fishing is a respectable 7/10, helped by light wind and steady 1015 hPa pressure, while wildlife scores 7.8/10 with the same early major period in play. The afternoon low of 0.06 m arrives at 3:57 PM; that is a meaningful water-level change for shoreline plans, not a reason to treat exposed ground or access routes casually. Diving earns 7.5/10, supported by warm 29.3 C marine water, light wind, and manageable seas. Still, the 14.8 km visibility figure is atmospheric visibility, not an underwater-clarity promise. The dominant 0.62 m swell is short-period at 4.25 seconds from the south-southeast, so expect some persistent little motion rather than glassy perfection. Sailing is only a 6.2/10 because the breeze is barely there; sails may spend more time looking hopeful than doing useful work. The warm, humid air deserves respect: 26.8 C feels closer to 32.5 C, despite only about 20% cloud cover and no representative rainfall. The calmest seas are forecast near 10 PM at 0.54 m, but daylight operations have the clearer practical advantage. Monday and Tuesday retain relatively low waves, though rain chances rise and winds build. By Wednesday through Friday, increasing winds and 0.6–1.5 m waves point toward a steadily less forgiving run, with Saturday potentially much rougher. Best bet: launch early, use the calm morning and 6:55–8:55 AM major period, and be back before the low-tide afternoon starts rearranging the shoreline.