87°
Mostly Sunny
14%
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
87°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
83 /100
great
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
85 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.9 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
14%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
5:33 PM
-0.2 ft · in 2.8h
Water Quality
Clean
5 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
9:02 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:03 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 5:33 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Sunny
5%
84
87°
Sunny
2%
84
87°
Sunny
0%
85
88°
Sunny
1%
85
88°
Sunny
14%
85
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
44%
39
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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.
Major
9:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Minor
3:10 AM - 4:10 AM
Major
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Minor
5:10 PM - 6:10 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