Notable beach · Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

Shallow Bayou

Shallow Bayou is a beach in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

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Shallow Bayou: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Shallow Bayou

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Shallow Bayou: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Shallow Bayou — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 29.14742, -90.34710. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Shallow Bayou?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Shallow Bayou?

    Nearby: Pointe Au Chien State Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 44 km), Grand Isle State Park (park, 50 km), Fort Livingston (fort, 52 km), Timbalier Bay (beach, 2 km), Casse-tete Island (river spot, 4 km), Jacko Camp Bay (beach, 9 km).

    Is Shallow Bayou worth visiting?

    Shallow Bayou is listed as a notable beach in Louisiana on Spotwander.