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New Orleans, LA · ZIP 70112 · NWS LIX forecast updated Oct 22, 1:57 AM
Is it too windy to fish in New Orleans right now?
11:00 AM: wind 5 mph N, gusts 8 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 52 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1022 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
New Orleans fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Pressure stable
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 52 out of 100 Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 56 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 54 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
New Orleans fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 63 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for New Orleans
Hunting conditions near New Orleans
Deer movement score today 58 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Off-season / early fall
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 61 out of 100 Dusk movement window
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 71 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±33° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 63 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady NE wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
New Orleans at a glance
| Coordinates | 29.956, -90.077 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| NWS forecast office / grid | LIX 67,89 |
| Grid elevation | 3 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KNEW (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:07 AM / 6:23 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for New Orleans
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
Louisiana fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Always check current Louisiana fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in New Orleans?
This forecast scores today 54/100 (“Marginal”) for New Orleans, based on the NWS LIX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in New Orleans today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (52), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (56), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (54) local time (America/Chicago).
Is it too windy to fish in New Orleans right now?
Current forecast wind is 5 mph with gusts to 8 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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