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Port Fourchon, Belle Pass, LA Daily Water Report — October 6, 2026

Port Fourchon gets a clear green light for boats and paddles today, with a qualified yes for diving and a decent—but not automatic—fishing day. Boating leads the board at 8.2/10 and kayaking follows at 8/10, supported by light northeast winds, no rain indicated, and modest seas. The catch is that “modest” still means short-period chop: waves run about 0.5 to 0.7 m, with 0.42 m wind waves at just 2.4 seconds. That can make an otherwise easy ride feel a little busier than the headline wave height suggests. The most comfortable water window is from dawn through late morning, before the day’s breezier tendencies build. High tide arrives at 6:39 AM, shortly after sunrise at 6:57, and the 8:46-10:46 AM solunar major period gives anglers their best timed opportunity. Pressure is steady near 1013 hPa, while northeast winds are generally light, though gusts can reach well above the sustained breeze later. The afternoon low tide at 5:47 PM coincides closely with the 3:16-4:16 PM minor solunar period, offering another timing option, but plan for shallower water and keep the short chop in mind. Diving rates 7.6/10, helped by warm 29 C marine water and manageable seas, but surface conditions are not a promise of underwater clarity. The reported 13.7 km visibility is atmospheric, not underwater visibility. Sailing is more middling at 5.6/10: there is breeze to work with, but it is light and the gust spread plus cloudy sky keep this from being a sail-first day. Compared with the recent run, conditions are a notch less forgiving than the exceptionally calm October 4-5 stretch, especially for kayaks and boats, but far easier than the windier October 3 pattern. Fishing improves slightly from yesterday’s score, while diving also ticks upward. Wednesday brings higher waves around 0.7-0.9 m, then the forecast turns progressively rougher and wetter through Saturday, with peak winds potentially exceeding 30 knots. Sunday remains unsettled; Monday currently looks like the next notably calmer marine reset. Best bet: launch near dawn, fish the morning major period, and be headed in before short chop and late-day gusts turn the easy part of the day into the part that tests your coffee.