Bayou Vista tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 3:14 am (1.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–4:10 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 76 °F slight · 4.3 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 78 °F from the SE, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:30 am–6:37 pm 11 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:36 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–2:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Bayou Vista there is low tide at 12:47 pm. Tide coefficient 115. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:14 am. The sun rises at 7:30 am and sets at 6:37 pm: 11 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:58 am to 3:58 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southeast (10 mph). Overcast, 78 °F.
Fishing in Bayou Vista today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:47 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 1:50 pm, combines the 12:47 pm low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:50 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:00 am to 4:00 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: red drum, spotted seatrout, Atlantic croaker and black drum. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spotted seatrout. What you can catch
Beach day in Bayou Vista
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 12:47 pm: more sand
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Moderate onshore wind (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:47 pm
Low tide at 12:47 pm: that's when there's the most sand.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 76 °F and low tide at 12:47 pm, though with clouds. 8:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, with pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 75 °F, though with clouds.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Bayou Vista
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Bayou Vista.
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Tides in Bayou Vista
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:47 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 10 h 18 min to high tide at 3:14 am.
Tide coefficient for the day: 115. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 3 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.1 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 28 to 30 (coefficient 115, 1.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 20, 0.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:30 am · 6:37 pm | Low tide 12:47 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 115 | 91% | Major periods 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:31 am · 6:36 pm | High tide 3:14 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 1:40 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 115 | 83% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 6:35 pm | High tide 3:35 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 2:41 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 115 | 74% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 6:34 pm | High tide 4:06 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 3:52 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 110 | 63% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:33 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 3:29 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 4:10 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 100 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:34 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 3:37 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 5:28 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 84 | 40% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 3:08 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 6:42 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 64 | 30% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:11 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Galveston Railroad Bridge station (NOAA), 3.0 mi from Bayou Vista. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Bayou Vista
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 2.8 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 76.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.2 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:56 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station GRRT2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Bayou Vista today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:47 pm): little current from 12:32 pm to 1:02 pm
- 2.0 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:47 pm (12:32–1:02 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 75.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:01 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- S.S. Selma 9.3 mi
- Wreck 5.9 mi
- Wreck 6.0 mi
- Wreck 6.2 mi
- Wreck 6.3 mi
- Wreck 6.3 mi
- Wreck 6.7 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Wreck 8.1 mi
- Galveston Island State Park 8.8 mi
- Subsea Global Solutions Houston 5.5 mi
- Texas Scuba Adventures 8.8 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Bayou Vista
Now in Bayou Vista
- Low / high
- 71 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 8%
- Clouds
- 87%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 69 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 53
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light rain | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 71° | 72° | 73° | 76° | 81° | 81° | 76° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ESE | 5 SE | 5 ESE | 8 ESE | 12 ESE | 11 E | 8 SE | 5 ESE |
| Gusts | 11 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 |
| Waves | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 76° 8 SE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 72° 5 ESE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 70° 4 SE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 68° 4 ESE 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 5 ESE 1.7 ft
- 9:00 am 72° 3 E 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 10 E 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 11 E 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 82 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | — | |
| Thu 29 | 67 / 79 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 3:14 am | |
| Fri 30 | 69 / 79 °F | 13 mph E | 2.5 ft | 3:35 am | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 80 °F | 8 mph E | 2.2 ft | 4:06 am | |
| Sun 1 | 70 / 81 °F | 7 mph E | 1.8 ft | 3:29 am | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 81 °F | 12 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 3:37 am | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 80 °F | 14 mph S | 2.8 ft | 3:08 am | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 76 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.1 ft | 2:04 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 74 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.5 ft | 1:57 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 73 °F | 9 mph N | 1.9 ft | 2:00 am · 4:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 61 / 74 °F | 9 mph E | — | 2:04 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 74 °F | 10 mph E | — | 6:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 65 °F | 4 mph N | — | 7:10 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 68 °F | 6 mph NNW | — | 8:04 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 67° / 79° 2.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 69° / 79° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 70° / 80° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 70° / 81° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 71° / 81° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 66° / 80° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 63° / 76° 2.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.9 °F; normal high: 77 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Bayou Vista
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:38 am
- Full dark 7:29 pm
- Civil dawn 7:06 am
- Civil dusk 7:01 pm
- Solar noon 1:04 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 7 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:04 pm
- Full dark 7:29 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,422 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bayou Vista
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:58–3:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:30–4:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:51–10:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:06–9:06 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Bayou Vista
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Galveston Fishing Pier 7.4 mi
- Galvestons 61st Street Fishing Pier 8.1 mi
- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Jetty 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Pelican Rest Marina 5.6 mi
- Port of Galveston 7.9 mi
- Fat Boys Bait and Tackle 2.5 mi
- Underwater Green Fishing Lights 3.1 mi
- Galveston Bait & Tackle 4.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Bayou Vista) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Bayou VistaTides nearby
- Tiki Island2.4 mi
- Texas City4.5 mi
- Galveston8.7 mi
- Jamaica Beach9.8 mi
- San Leon11 mi
- Dickinson12 mi
- Bacliff13 mi
- Bayview14 mi
- Kemah16 mi
- Clear Lake Shores16 mi
Bayou Vista at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,592 people. Coordinates: 29.326° N, 94.939° W.
- It is 8.7 mi west of Galveston, the main place in Texas. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Galveston.
- The nearest tide station, Galveston Railroad Bridge, is 3.0 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Teakwood Marina (2.7 mi), Payco Marina (4.8 mi).
Questions about Bayou VistaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bayou Vista?
Today in Bayou Vista there is low tide at 12:47 pm. Tide coefficient 115.
What time is sunset today in Bayou Vista?
At 6:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bayou Vista?
At 7:31 am. First light comes at 6:38 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:58–3:58 am, Minor 9:51–10:51 am, Major 2:30–4:30 pm, Minor 8:06–9:06 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bayou Vista?
Light rain, from 71 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southeast (10 mph) and a 8% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bayou Vista?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the southeast. The water is 75.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bayou Vista?
The best time to visit Bayou Vista is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 71 °F to 83 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Galveston Railroad Bridge (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).