Grand Isle, LA - Station ID: 8761724
| Established: | Nov 09, 1979 |
| Time Meridian: | 0° E |
| Present Installation: | Mar 30, 1990 |
| Date Removed: | N/A |
| Water Level Max (ref MHHW): | 4.17 ft. Aug 29, 2012 |
| Water Level Min (ref MLLW): | -3.35 ft. Jan 13, 1964 |
| Mean Range: | 1.04 ft. |
| Diurnal Range: | 1.06 ft. |
| Latitude | 29° 15.8' N |
| Longitude | 89° 57.4' W |
| NOAA Chart#: | 11358 |
| Met Site Elevation: | 8.5 ft. above MSL |
Sensor Information
| Sensor | Sensor ID | DCP# | Sensor Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | C1 | 3 | N/A | Enabled |
| Water Temperature | E1 | 3 | 4.1 ft. below MLLW | Enabled |
| Tsunami WL | U1 | 3 | N/A | Enabled |
| Microwave WL | Y1 | 3 | N/A | Enabled |
How to reach: To reach the tidal bench marks from the Post Office in Grand Isle, proceed 3.9 km (2.4 mi) NE along State Highway 1, then 1.3 km (0.8 mi) NE along a paved road, then 0.2 km (0.1 mi) NW along Semper Road leading to the U.S. Coast Guard Station. The bench marks are located within the U.S. Coast Guard compound. The tide gage is located next to the boat house.