84°
Showers And Thunderstorms
86%
18
Jefferson County, LA · Gulf of Mexico
Grand Isle State Park
Admiral Craik Drive, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Louisiana's only state park on the Gulf — a barrier-island park at the eastern tip of Grand Isle with a 400-foot fishing pier, beach camping, and a 2.5-mile nature trail through dune and marsh habitat.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
86% rain · Thunderstorms · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 79, with temperatures rising to around 82 overnight. East wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- 86% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 11:21am cdt until june 5 at 7:00pm cdt by nws new orleans la
16 /100
skip
25 Sunbathe
0 Walk
0 Fish
21 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 1.1 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 11:21AM CDT until June 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
E
Rain
86%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
9:59 PM
-0.2 ft · in 28m
Water Quality
Clean
5 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
8:55 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:07 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 9:59 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
71%
2
85°
Showers And Thunderstorms
81%
18
85°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
63%
38
86°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
52
86°
Partly Sunny
5%
84
86°
Partly Sunny
13%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 86% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Major
3:20 AM - 5:20 AM
Minor
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Major
3:50 PM - 5:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use parking included with park admission.
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash in the park but prohibited on the beach and in the water.
Entry Fee
$3 per person; free for seniors 62+ and children under 3.
Address
Admiral Craik Drive, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Grand Isle State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Grand Isle State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Grand Isle State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed on leash in the park but prohibited on the beach and in the water.
Is there an entry fee at Grand Isle State Park?
$3 per person; free for seniors 62+ and children under 3.
Are there lifeguards at Grand Isle State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Grand Isle State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Grand Isle State Park?
Amenities at Grand Isle State Park include restrooms, showers, fishing pier, campground, RV hookups, nature trail, beach wheelchair, birdwatching.
When is the water warmest at Grand Isle State Park?
The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.
Where is Grand Isle State Park located?
Grand Isle State Park is in Jefferson County, LA, at Admiral Craik Drive, Grand Isle, LA 70358.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS