Brazos Santiago Pass fishing today
- Best time to fish 10:30 am–12:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Tide now 1.6 ft ↓ falling · low 11:28 am (-0.4 ft)
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 80 °F slight · 5.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 11 mph · 76 °F from the SE, gusts 15 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:36 am–6:49 pm 11 h 13 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:59 pm
- Coefficient 117 big spring tides · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 3:11–5:11 am today's activity: medium
- Coastal Flood Statement: water may run a little higher than normal at high tide. Until 7:00 am tomorrow. NWS Brownsville TX
Today in Brazos Santiago Pass there is high tide at 10:01 pm (2.4 ft) and low tide at 11:28 am. Tide coefficient 117. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:28 am. The sun rises at 7:36 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 13 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:11 am to 5:11 am and from 3:44 pm to 5:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southeast (11 mph). Partly cloudy, 76 °F.
Fishing in Brazos Santiago Pass today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 11:28 am
- Minor period 10:59–11:59 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 117 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, combines the 11:28 am low tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm, with the 10:01 pm high tide, moonrise and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 3:40 pm to 5:30 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, striped mullet, red drum and spotted seatrout. October is one of the months when these are seen most: black drum and ladyfish. What you can catch
About Brazos Santiago PassThe inlet
2.7 mi from South Padre Island. Tides, weather and sun in South Padre Island →
Currents in an inlet can be very strong on the incoming and outgoing tide: take care fishing from the jetties.
Data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata: some may be missing or out of date. Check the rules and hours on site. Wikipedia · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beach day in Brazos Santiago Pass
Is it a beach day?
8 good hoursRip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Sunny
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 80 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:28 am
Low tide at 11:28 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:01 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 80 °F. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm is good too, with beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 80 °F and low tide at 11:28 am.
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 Brazos Santiago Pass
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- Isla Blanca Beach 0.5 mi · N
- Parking
- Boca Chica Beach 3.0 mi · S
- Parking
- Aurora 19 Public Beach Access 4.0 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Texas (Texas Beach Watch).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Brazos Santiago Pass
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Tides in Brazos Santiago Pass
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 11:28 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:01 pm 2.4 ft · coef. 117
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 7 h 22 min to low tide at 11:28 am.
Tide coefficient 117 for the 10:01 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.8 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 29 (2.4 ft) and the lowest, on June 14 (-1.4 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 29 (coefficient 117, 2.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 20, 0.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:36 am · 6:49 pm | Low tide 11:28 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 10:01 pm · 2.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 117 | 83% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:44 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 6:48 pm | Low tide 12:28 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:17 pm · 2.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 111 | 74% | Major periods 4:16 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:37 am · 6:47 pm | Low tide 1:32 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 109 | 63% | Major periods 5:18 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:37 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 12:10 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 1:40 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:37 pm · 2.2 ft | — | Coef. 100 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 2:52 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:42 pm · 2.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 58 | 40% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 4:08 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 11:35 pm · 1.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 26 | 30% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:20 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:39 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 5:25 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:04 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 5:30 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:20 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 23 | 20% | Major periods 7:42 am · 8:04 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 Padre Island station (South End, NOAA), 0.2 mi from Brazos Santiago Pass. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Brazos Santiago Pass
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Tuesday 3: 2.9 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °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 4:06 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station BZST2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Brazos Santiago Pass today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.1 ft swell at 5 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:01 pm)
Rip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 3.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:12 am · sunrise 7:36 am · sunset 6:49 pm · last light 7:12 pm
- Tide: low 11:28 am (-0.4 ft) and high 10:01 pm (2.4 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 80.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 23 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, though with a short-period swell. 9:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in Brazos Santiago Pass today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:28 am): little current from 11:10 am to 11:43 am
- 2.2 ft swell at 5 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 11:28 am (11:10–11:43 am) and high tide 10:01 pm (9:20–11:20 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 80.1 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:12 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 11:50 am, 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
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- Norther 0.8 mi
- Wreck 3.1 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Port Isabel Reef 8.8 mi
- American Diving 0.9 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. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Brazos Santiago Pass
Now in Brazos Santiago Pass
- Low / high
- 75 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 19%
- Clouds
- 74%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 46
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 75° | 77° | 79° | 77° | 80° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 SE | 12 SE | 10 SE | 9 SE | 17 ESE | 7 S | 12 E | 15 ESE |
| Gusts | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 18 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 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 am 75° 10 SE 2.5 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 9 SE 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 17 ESE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 77° 7 S 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 12 E 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 15 ESE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 77° 13 ESE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 11 SE 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 75 / 80 °F | 17 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 10:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 81 °F | 13 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 11:17 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 81 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | — | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 81 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.7 ft | 12:10 am · 11:37 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 77 / 82 °F | 16 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 11:42 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 76 / 81 °F | 19 mph SSE | 2.9 ft | 11:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 76 °F | 16 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | 11:04 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 71 / 76 °F | 15 mph N | 3.4 ft | 1:01 pm · 10:55 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 75 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | 2:28 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 77 °F | 15 mph SE | 4.9 ft | 3:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 79 °F | 16 mph SE | 5.1 ft | 4:37 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 84 °F | 11 mph E | 3.7 ft | 5:32 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 76 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | 6:28 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 71 / 82 °F | 11 mph SE | 3.5 ft | 7:25 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 81° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 76° / 81° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 77° / 81° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 77° / 82° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 76° / 81° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 73° / 76° 2.3 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 71° / 76° 3.4 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (79 °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 4:06 am (local time).
The sun in Brazos Santiago Pass
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:40 pm
- Civil dawn 7:12 am
- Civil dusk 7:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:12 pm (50° high)
- Daylight 11 h 13 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:17 pm
- Full dark 7:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,038 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Brazos Santiago Pass
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:11–5:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:44–5:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:59–11:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:29–10:29 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Brazos Santiago Pass
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- 45 RPM 0.7 mi
- Patrol Boat Pier 0.7 mi
- Jetty 0.6 mi
- U.S. Coast Guard 0.7 mi
- Miss Directed Fishing Charters 0.9 mi
- Isla Blanca Public Boat Ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- KOA Public Boat Ramp 1.1 mi
- Marina 0.9 mi
- Dolphin Docks 3.1 mi
- Jim's Pier 2.8 mi
- Mary And J.Co.Bait Shop 2.8 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 150 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Brazos Santiago Pass) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep80 ft
- 33 ft deep150 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 36 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 150 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Point Isabel Lighthouse 3.2 mi west
- Light height
- 92 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 56 ft
- Built
- 1852
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Brazos Santiago PassTides nearby
- Sea Ranch Marina0.8 mi
- Cameron County Marina1.0 mi
- South Padre Island2.7 mi
- Southpoint Marina3.1 mi
- Port Isabel3.1 mi
- Point Isabel Lighthouse3.2 mi
- Port Isabel Turning Basin3.4 mi
- Mighty Minnow Marina3.5 mi
- Laguna Heights6.0 mi
- Laguna Vista8.5 mi
Brazos Santiago Pass at a glance
- Inlet. Coordinates: 26.066° N, 97.159° W.
- It is 266 mi southwest of Galveston, the main place in Texas. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 13 min later than in Galveston.
- 2.7 mi from South Padre Island.
- The nearest tide station, Padre Island, is 0.2 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Sea Ranch Marina (0.8 mi), Cameron County Marina (1.0 mi), Del Mar Beach (2.5 mi), Fisherman's Wharf Marina (2.8 mi).
Questions about Brazos Santiago PassQuestions
Where is Brazos Santiago Pass?
An inlet 2.7 mi from South Padre Island, in Texas (United States). The coast faces east.
Can you fish at Brazos Santiago Pass?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in Brazos Santiago Pass?
Today in Brazos Santiago Pass there is high tide at 10:01 pm (2.4 ft) and low tide at 11:28 am. Tide coefficient 117.
What time is sunset today in Brazos Santiago Pass?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Brazos Santiago Pass?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:45 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:11–5:11 am, Minor 10:59–11:59 am, Major 3:44–5:44 pm, Minor 9:29–10:29 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Brazos Santiago Pass?
Overcast, from 75 °F to 80 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southeast (11 mph) and a 19% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Brazos Santiago Pass?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 5.7 s from the east. The water is 80.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Brazos Santiago Pass?
The best time to visit Brazos Santiago Pass is from March to May and in November: highs of 75 °F to 84 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 7 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 Padre Island (South End) (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).