Morgan City Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8764044 (Tesoro Marine Terminal)
Tides live · forecast as of 1:35 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
-0.2 ft
· Slack water
Next high
11:14 PM
-0.2 ft · in 21h 39m
Next low
1:51 PM
-0.7 ft · in 12h 16m
Wind
5 mph NNW
Light breeze · gusts 12
Fishing score
45 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 1:51 PM | -0.7 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 11:14 PM | -0.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 2:31 PM | -0.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Morgan City
Today in Morgan City, high tide arrives at 11:14 PM (-0.2 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:51 PM (-0.7 ft). That's a 0.6-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 5:10 PM, under a waxing crescent (13% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 2:31 PM (-0.7 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
45/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMGood
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMGood
dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:27 AM
- Sunset
- 5:10 PM
Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
51°F
Clear
- Wind
- 5 mph NNWgusts 12
- Waves
- 0.3 ft @ 2s
- Water temp
- 72°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
69° / 48°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
60° / 46°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
71° / 49°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
64° / 52°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
68° / 55°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
75° / 56°
Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
73° / 55°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Morgan City
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8764044; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:27 AM↓ 5:10 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:28 AM↓ 5:09 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:29 AM↓ 5:09 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 5:08 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 5:08 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 5:08 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 5:07 PM |
What's Biting at Tesoro Marine Terminal
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current LDWF regulations before keeping any fish.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Season: Spring and fall; the fall run to the passes is the event
Baits: Live mud minnows, Finger mullet, Gulp! shrimp on a jig head
Drag a bait slowly along the bottom at channel edges, jetty rocks and the down-current side of structure on an outgoing tide. In the fall, flounder stack in passes and inlets on their way to the Gulf or ocean; fish the drop-offs then.
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Season: Fall through spring; big drum run the passes in late winter
Baits: Blue crab halves, Dead shrimp, Clams
A bottom fish that feeds by feel, so scent beats action: crab or shrimp on a fish-finder rig, left still on a channel edge, jetty or bridge. The late-winter run of 30-plus pound drum through Gulf and Atlantic passes is a shore-fishable event; keep the small ones, release the big breeders.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Soft Baits
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Tesoro Marine Terminal Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Morgan City today?
High tide in Morgan City today is at 11:14 PM (-0.2 ft), measured at NOAA station 8764044 (Tesoro Marine Terminal).
›What time is low tide in Morgan City today?
Low tide in Morgan City today is at 1:51 PM (-0.7 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Morgan City today?
Today's best fishing window at Morgan City is 4:30 PM–6:30 PM (rated Good, 64/100), driven by dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Morgan City in November?
In November, the most active species at Morgan City are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Southern Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Morgan City?
Yes — Tesoro Marine Terminal (NOAA station 8764044) is the closest official tide prediction station to Morgan City, Louisiana, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Morgan City plan around.
›How accurate is this Morgan City tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8764044 (Tesoro Marine Terminal) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Tesoro Marine Terminal
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Tesoro Marine Terminal as part of its Central Coast station network. This page tracks station 8764044 (Tesoro Marine Terminal) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view. Tesoro Marine Terminal is the closest NOAA tide station to Morgan City, Louisiana — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Morgan City, these are the tide predictions to plan around.