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Port Fourchon, Louisiana

29°06.6′ N 90°12.0′ W

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Active Marine Warnings

Emergency: VHF 16 / Call 911

  • Small Craft Advisory (Advisory)

    Small Craft Advisory issued November 2 at 11:49AM CST until November 3 at 12:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

    In effect Mon, Nov 2, 11:49 → until Tue, Nov 3, 00:00

Live NOAA dataNOAA / National Weather Service (opens official NOAA/NWS page)GMZ551Updated Retrieved

Port Status

No verified real-time port status available.

No authoritative machine-readable feed reports open/closed status for Port Fourchon, so this page never displays one. Check USCG broadcast notices, MSIBs and Greater Lafourche Port Commission notices below before transit.

USCG Rules & Notices — Federal Register

No USCG safety-zone, security-zone, drawbridge or regulated-navigation documents mentioning this port were published in the Federal Register since 2026-07-06.

Most recent on record (history only): 2025-01-07 — 2021 3rd Quarter Listings; Safety Zones, Security Zones, and Special Local Regulations

Last retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 9:47 PM CT

Temporary safety zones are often announced only by Broadcast Notice to Mariners or MSIB and may never appear in the Federal Register.

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Waterway Conditions

USACE Channel Surveys

Published project depthNot published in a connected source.

Surveyed depthSee the official USACE survey plot for each channel.

Controlling depthNot calculated. Coast Pilot directs mariners to NOAA ENCs for USACE-reported controlling depths.

Source: USACE New Orleans District via eHydro · Last retrieved Nov 2, 2026, 9:47 PM CT

USACE New Orleans District channel surveys(opens in new tab)

Dredging

No official dredging notice is connected for this port.

Before/after-dredge surveys show USACE survey activity only. Project, contractor, work area and restrictions come from official notices (LNM, MSIB, USACE) and are not inferred from AIS.

Port Overview

Port Summary

Status: Official resource

Port Fourchon encompasses Pass Fourchon, Belle Pass and Bayou Lafourche for about 4 miles above its entrance, and is administered by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission.

Port authority
Greater Lafourche Port Commission
Approach
Belle Pass, the entrance from the Gulf of America to Bayou Lafourche and Pass Fourchon, via the Belle Pass Safety Fairway.
Local time

Primary activity (per NOAA Coast Pilot)

  • Offshore energy service and support companies
  • Large commercial fishing fleet
  • LOOP (Louisiana Offshore Oil Port) operations
  • Some shipping interests
Official Port Website(opens in new tab)

Source: NOAA Office of Coast Survey · Verified 2026-09-28

Source: Greater Lafourche Port Commission · Verified 2026-09-28

Location

Port
Port Fourchon
State
LA
Coordinates
29°06.6′ N 90°12.0′ W
NWS marine zone
GMZ551

Weather / Tides / Marine Conditions

Current Conditions

Wind
15kt
Beaufort 4 · NDBC GISL1
Wind Dir
E
From 100° · NDBC GISL1
Gusts
21kt
NDBC GISL1
Wave Height
—
Not reported
Wave Period
—
Not reported
Swell Dir
—
Not reported
Visibility
7NM
NDBC KSPR
Air Temp
75°F
NDBC GISL1
Water Temp
77°F
NDBC GISL1
Pressure
1017mb
1016.8 mb · 30.03 inHg · NDBC GISL1

Marine Forecast — GMZ551

Coastal waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 NM

Tonight

GMZ551 · Coastal waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 NM

Wind Dir
East
Wind Speed
15 to 20kt
Gusts
Not stated
Wave Height
2 to 4ft
Wave Period
5sec
Weather
None stated

Forecast summary

East winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots late. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 5 seconds.

Marine conditions synopsis

Continued gusty easterly winds of 15 to 20 knots will perist into tonight over the waters resulting in continued rough seas. Small craft advisories remain in effect through this evening due to these conditions. Winds should gradually weaken and become more southeasterly Tuesday as the pressure gradient relaxes ahead of the approaching cold front. Given the expected flattening of the upper- level trough aloft and limited support behind the frontal boundary, a significant post-frontal wind surge does not appear likely. Winds should shift offshore Wednesday into Thursday, generally remaining light to moderate as surface high pressure builds into the region. This will also allow seas to gradually subside. Showers will be possible Tuesday night into Wednesday before drier conditions return. Another round of showers will also move through the waters Friday as a reinforcing cold front sweeps through the region.

Live NOAA dataNOAA / National Weather Service (opens official NOAA/NWS page)GMZ551Issued Retrieved

Water Level

Status: Live

Port Fourchon, Belle Pass #8762075

2.09 ft MLLW

Preliminary (unverified) NOAA data. Datum: Mean Lower Low Water.

Source: NOAA CO-OPS water level

Observed Mon, Nov 2, 21:36

Last retrieved Mon, Nov 2, 21:47

Tide Predictions

Next high

1.4ft

Tue, Nov 3, 02:23

Next low

0.6ft

Tue, Nov 3, 15:09

Tide predictions, Port Fourchon, Belle Pass, feet above MLLW
TimeTypeHeight
Tue, Nov 3, 02:23High1.4 ft
Tue, Nov 3, 15:09Low0.6 ft
Wed, Nov 4, 01:54High1.2 ft
Live NOAA dataNOAA CO-OPS Tides & Currents (opens official NOAA/NWS page)#8762075Valid from Retrieved Astronomical predictions, not observed water levels.

Currents

Next max flood

1.2kt WNW

Mon, Nov 2, 23:04

Next slack

0.0kt

Tue, Nov 3, 06:04

Current predictions, Caminada Pass, Barataria Bay
TimePhaseSpeed / Dir
Mon, Nov 2, 18:08Slack—
Mon, Nov 2, 23:04Flood1.2 kt WNW
Tue, Nov 3, 06:04Slack—
Tue, Nov 3, 09:30Ebb0.9 kt ESE
Tue, Nov 3, 12:42Ebb0.7 kt ESE
Tue, Nov 3, 14:46Ebb0.8 kt ESE
Tue, Nov 3, 18:54Slack—
Tue, Nov 3, 22:58Flood0.5 kt WNW
Live NOAA dataNOAA CO-OPS Tides & Currents (opens official NOAA/NWS page)#ACT8791Valid from Retrieved Predicted maximum and slack currents.

Nearby NOAA / NDBC Stations

  • GISL116 NM

    8761724 - Grand Isle, LA · Live

    Wind
    15 kt
    Wind dir
    E 100°
    Gusts
    21 kt
    Waves
    Not reported
    Dom. period
    Not reported
    Avg. period
    Not reported
    Wave dir
    Not reported
    Pressure
    1016.8 mb
    Visibility
    Not reported
    Air
    75°F
    Water
    77°F
    Status
    Live

    Obs Mon, Nov 2, 21:00

  • BURL142 NM

    Southwest Pass, LA · Live

    Wind
    18 kt
    Wind dir
    E 100°
    Gusts
    19 kt
    Waves
    Not reported
    Dom. period
    Not reported
    Avg. period
    Not reported
    Wave dir
    Not reported
    Pressure
    1016.6 mb
    Visibility
    Not reported
    Air
    77°F
    Water
    Not reported
    Status
    Live

    Obs Mon, Nov 2, 21:00

  • PSTL143 NM

    8760922 - Pilot's Station East, SW Pass, LA · Live

    Wind
    19 kt
    Wind dir
    E 90°
    Gusts
    21 kt
    Waves
    Not reported
    Dom. period
    Not reported
    Avg. period
    Not reported
    Wave dir
    Not reported
    Pressure
    1016.5 mb
    Visibility
    Not reported
    Air
    78°F
    Water
    74°F
    Status
    Live

    Obs Mon, Nov 2, 21:00

  • PILL150 NM

    8760721 - Pilottown, LA · Live

    Wind
    9 kt
    Wind dir
    E 100°
    Gusts
    13 kt
    Waves
    Not reported
    Dom. period
    Not reported
    Avg. period
    Not reported
    Wave dir
    Not reported
    Pressure
    1017.1 mb
    Visibility
    Not reported
    Air
    74°F
    Water
    Not reported
    Status
    Live

    Obs Mon, Nov 2, 21:00

  • SHBL153 NM

    8761305 - Shell Beach, LA · Live

    Wind
    12 kt
    Wind dir
    E 100°
    Gusts
    15 kt
    Waves
    Not reported
    Dom. period
    Not reported
    Avg. period
    Not reported
    Wave dir
    Not reported
    Pressure
    1016.3 mb
    Visibility
    Not reported
    Air
    73°F
    Water
    Not reported
    Status
    Live

    Obs Mon, Nov 2, 21:00

  • NWCL155 NM

    8761927 - New Canal Station, LA · Live

    Wind
    4 kt
    Wind dir
    E 80°
    Gusts
    11 kt
    Waves
    Not reported
    Dom. period
    Not reported
    Avg. period
    Not reported
    Wave dir
    Not reported
    Pressure
    1016.5 mb
    Visibility
    Not reported
    Air
    73°F
    Water
    73°F
    Status
    Live

    Obs Mon, Nov 2, 21:00

Live NOAA dataNOAA National Data Buoy Center (opens official NOAA/NWS page)Observed Retrieved

Salinity — USGS Water Quality

Live data

Readings are from the gauge location, which may differ from conditions at the port. Provisional USGS data are subject to revision. Conductivity is shown as reported and is not converted to salinity.

Source: USGS National Water Information System · Last retrieved Mon, Nov 2, 21:32

USGS Water Data (opens in new tab)

Who Do I Call?

Emergency

  • U.S. Coast Guard

    Distress, safety and calling. Monitored by the Coast Guard.

    VHF 16

  • National Response Center

    Report oil, chemical, or other pollution releases.

    1-800-424-8802

  • Emergency Services

    Police, fire and medical emergencies ashore.

    911

  • GLPC Harbor Police Dispatch

    Port Fourchon Harbor Police. For emergencies, call 911.

    (985) 396-3911

USCG

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No verified local USCG phone number yet. Use VHF 16 for distress.

U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans · Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Houma, Houma, LA

Port Authority

  • Greater Lafourche Port Commission — Administration

    Port authority main office

    (985) 632-6701

  • Port Fourchon Operations

    Seaport operations office at Port Fourchon

    (985) 396-2750

Pilots

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Bridges, Floodgates & Locks

Terminals

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Marine Services

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Medical

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Bridges & Clearances

Bayou Lafourche Drawbridges

33 CFR 117.465 — Bayou Lafourche drawbridges(opens in new tab)

Clearances are left blank until confirmed against NOAA charts or USCG bridge data. Always use current charts.

Terminals & Docks

Facility Directory

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No terminal records verified yet. Berth specifications and security/access details are never published here.

Port Document Center

Marine Safety Information Bulletins

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USACE Channel Surveys

Port Rules / Tariffs

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Pilotage Documents

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Pilotage information requires verification from the official pilotage authority.

Other Official Navigation Documents

Port Change Log

Port Approach — Belle Pass & Bayou Lafourche

Planning reference only. Consult current official charts, notices, surveys, and pilot instructions before navigation.

STATIC REFERENCE — not live data. Live observations are in Port Overview above.

A · Entrance & Approach

  • Belle Pass, about 12 miles southwest of Caminada Pass, is the Gulf entrance to Bayou Lafourche and Pass Fourchon. A 011.1° lighted range, buoys and lights mark the dredged channel through the pass; a lighted bell buoy marks the approach.[¶85]

  • Closed channel

    The old entrance channel between the jetties just east of the dredged channel is closed by a dam.[¶85]

  • Fairway

    Approach Bayou Lafourche and Pass Fourchon through the Belle Pass Safety Fairway.[¶87 · 33 CFR 166]

  • COLREGS line

    Lines for Belle Pass are in 33 CFR 80.830.[¶89]

Sources (1) · static reference

“Source checked” means the document was reviewed; current channel conditions were not independently verified.

B · Channels & Depth

Project depth ≠ available depth. Federal project (authorized) depths below are design figures. Current controlling depth not confirmed. Consult the latest USACE surveys and official notices.

  • Port limits

    Port Fourchon covers Pass Fourchon, Belle Pass and Bayou Lafourche for about 4 miles above the entrance.[¶91]

  • E-Slip

    The E-Slip entrance, about 0.6 mile north of Pass Fourchon on the southeast side of the port, has charted depths of 18 to 27 feet (charted, not surveyed today).[¶91]

  • A federal project depth for Belle Pass is not stated in the reviewed paragraphs.
  • Current controlling depth not confirmed. Consult the latest USACE surveys and official notices.
Sources (1) · static reference

“Source checked” means the document was reviewed; current channel conditions were not independently verified.

C · Cautions & Restrictions

  • Traffic mix

    The port is the base for a large fishing fleet, offshore energy service and support companies and LOOP operations. Expect dense workboat traffic.[¶91]

  • No specific charted hazard for Belle Pass is described in the reviewed paragraphs. Check the ENC, Local Notices to Mariners and Sector New Orleans MSIBs.
Sources (1) · static reference

“Source checked” means the document was reviewed; current channel conditions were not independently verified.

D · Anchorages

  • No designated anchorage for Port Fourchon is described in the reviewed paragraphs. See 33 CFR 166 for Gulf fairway anchorages.
Sources (1) · static reference

“Source checked” means the document was reviewed; current channel conditions were not independently verified.

E · Pilotage

  • No pilot organization contact is published in the cited source for this port.
  • The reviewed Coast Pilot paragraphs do not publish a pilot organization for Belle Pass / Port Fourchon. Confirm through your agent or the Greater Lafourche Port Commission.
Sources (1) · static reference

“Source checked” means the document was reviewed; current channel conditions were not independently verified.

F · USCG / Captain of the Port

Routine contact · USCG Heartland District

Sector New Orleans

COTP: Captain of the Port, New Orleans (zone per 33 CFR 3.40-15)

200 Hendee Street, New Orleans, LA 70114

504-365-2200(Sector New Orleans main line)

Coast Pilot 5 App. A ¶64 · 33 CFR 3.40-15

Emergency

Maritime distress: VHF-FM Channel 16 / DSC Channel 70. The Sector office line above is for routine business.

  • Port Fourchon is assigned to the Sector New Orleans COTP zone by 33 CFR 3.40-15. No local USCG unit is named in the reviewed paragraphs.
Sources (1) · static reference

“Source checked” means the document was reviewed; current channel conditions were not independently verified.

G · Reference Positions

Orientation only — not for navigation

  • Belle Pass

    29°05.1'N., 90°13.5'W.

    CP5 Ch. 9 ¶85

Coordinates reproduced with the source's precision. Coast Pilot positions are referenced to NAD 83 unless stated otherwise.

Sources (1) · static reference

“Source checked” means the document was reviewed; current channel conditions were not independently verified.

H · Official Navigation & Conditions Links

Sources (2) · static reference

“Source checked” means the document was reviewed; current channel conditions were not independently verified.

Port Facilities & Contacts

Port Authority & Public Contacts

Greater Lafourche Port Commission

www.portfourchon.com(opens in new tab)

  • Public facilities (per Coast Pilot)

    Commercial fishermen’s marina and recreational launch ramps. Fuel docks, oilfield service companies and a repair yard are privately operated.

  • Harbor Police and emergency contacts appear in the Port Information section of this page, from the existing port record.
Port Directory & Lease Map

Listings come from official publications. Inclusion does not mean a terminal or shorebase is open to visiting vessels — confirm directly with the operator.

Sources (1) · static reference

“Source checked” means the document was reviewed; current channel conditions were not independently verified.

Commercial and community information below. Not official navigation or safety information.

Marine Services Directory

Marine Services

Listings are labeled Commercial listing or Featured / Sponsored. Paid placement never implies government, Coast Guard or navigation-authority approval.

  • Marine Fuel

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  • Bunkering

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  • Marine Supply

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  • Groceries / Provisions

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  • Potable Water

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  • Crew Boats

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  • Launch Services

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  • Tugs

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  • Shipyards

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  • Vessel Repair

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  • Diesel Mechanics

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  • Marine Electricians

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  • Marine Electronics

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  • Hydraulics

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  • Welding / Fabrication

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  • Crane Services

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  • Diving

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  • Waste Disposal

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  • Environmental Services

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Shoreside Services

Shoreside Services

  • Transportation

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  • Rental Vehicles

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  • Hotels

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  • Restaurants

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  • Medical Facilities

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  • Hardware / Industrial Supply

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Local Mariner Information

Community Information

Community information — not official navigation guidance

Community items never override official navigation information and appear only after review.

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Emergency Contacts

Emergency

  • U.S. Coast Guard

    VHF Channel 16

    Distress, safety and calling. Monitored by the Coast Guard.

    Official information

    Source: U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center · Verified 2026-09-28

  • National Response Center

    1-800-424-8802

    Report oil, chemical, or other pollution releases.

    Official information

    Source: U.S. Coast Guard · Verified 2026-09-28

  • Emergency Services

    911

    Police, fire and medical emergencies ashore.

    Official information

    Source: U.S. Coast Guard · Verified 2026-09-28

Local emergency contacts for Port Fourchon

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