Dickinson tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 5:21 pm (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:20–6:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Wind · air 10 mph · 79 °F from the ESE, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 7:31 am–6:37 pm 11 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:36 pm
- Pressure 30.11 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 111 big spring tides · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:58–3:58 am today's activity: medium
Today in Dickinson there is high tide at 3:31 am (1.7 ft) and low tide at 5:21 pm. Tide coefficient 111. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:21 pm. The sun rises at 7:31 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. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph). Overcast, 79 °F.
Fishing in Dickinson today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:31 am, coefficient 111
- Major period 1:58–3:58 am
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg) and almost no wind
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 111 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 am to 4:00 am, combines the 3:31 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 4:20 pm to 6:20 pm, with the 5:21 pm low tide, a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: red drum, Atlantic croaker, spotted seatrout and striped mullet. October is one of the months when these are seen most: red drum and spotted seatrout. What you can catch
Tides in Dickinson
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:31 am 1.7 ft · coef. 111
- ▼ Next low tide 5:21 pm 0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 29 min to low tide at 5:21 pm.
Tide coefficient 111 for the 3:31 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.6 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 May 17 (1.7 ft) and the lowest, on January 31 (-0.9 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 30 (coefficient 112, 1.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 25, 0.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:31 am · 6:37 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 5:21 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 111 | 91% | Major periods 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:31 am · 6:36 pm | High tide 5:10 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 6:27 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 112 | 83% | Major periods 3:03 am · 3:35 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:32 am · 6:35 pm | High tide 6:34 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 7:38 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 111 | 74% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:33 am · 6:35 pm | High tide 7:33 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 8:46 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 107 | 63% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:33 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 7:03 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 8:47 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 100 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:34 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 7:17 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:40 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 88 | 40% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:35 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 7:09 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 10:29 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 70 | 30% | Major periods 6:48 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
Dickinson has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Clear Lake (NOAA), 7.1 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Dickinson
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Dickinson: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:52 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station EPTT2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Weather in Dickinson
Now in Dickinson
- Low / high
- 70 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 9%
- Clouds
- 87%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 59
- 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 (−0.01 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° | 70° | 74° | 75° | 81° | 81° | 77° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 E | 1 NNW | 5 ESE | 7 ESE | 12 ESE | 11 ESE | 8 ESE | 5 ESE |
| Gusts | 10 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| 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 77° 8 ESE
- 9:00 pm 72° 5 ESE
- 12:00 am 69° 4 SE
- 3:00 am 67° 3 ESE
- 6:00 am 66° 4 E
- 9:00 am 70° 3 NE
- 12:00 pm 78° 10 E
- 3:00 pm 79° 11 E
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 70 / 81 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3:31 am | |
| Thu 29 | 65 / 79 °F | 11 mph E | 5:10 am | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 78 °F | 13 mph E | 6:34 am | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 80 °F | 7 mph E | 7:33 am | |
| Sun 1 | 70 / 81 °F | 7 mph E | 7:03 am | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 82 °F | 13 mph SE | 7:17 am | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 79 °F | 15 mph S | 7:09 am | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 76 °F | 11 mph W | 6:36 am · 5:52 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 73 °F | 11 mph NW | 6:23 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 73 °F | 9 mph N | 5:38 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 74 °F | 9 mph E | 11:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 74 °F | 9 mph E | — | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 65 °F | 4 mph N | 12:27 am | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 68 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1:31 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 65° / 79° 11 mph
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 67° / 78° 13 mph
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 69° / 80° 7 mph
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 70° / 81° 7 mph
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 70° / 82° 13 mph
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 65° / 79° 15 mph
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 61° / 76° 11 mph
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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.3 °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 4:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Dickinson
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 92,353,414 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dickinson
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
- 9:52–10:52 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 Dickinson
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Seminole Drive 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Bacliff Boat Ramp 5.6 mi
- Marina 6.1 mi
- Nassau Bay Yacht Club 6.2 mi
- Bill's Bait Barn 4.3 mi
- Folly Creek Sportsman 4.7 mi
- Doxey Tackle 5.7 mi
- Fishstix 6.4 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.
Tides near DickinsonTides nearby
- Bayview4.7 mi
- Bacliff4.8 mi
- Kemah6.0 mi
- Clear Lake Shores6.1 mi
- Nassau Bay6.3 mi
- El Lago7.1 mi
- Seabrook7.3 mi
- Taylor Lake Village7.9 mi
- San Leon7.9 mi
- Texas City10 mi
Dickinson at a glance
- Town or city of about 19,895 people. Coordinates: 29.461° N, 95.051° W.
- It is 19 mi northwest 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, Clear Lake, is 7.1 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about DickinsonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Dickinson?
Today in Dickinson there is high tide at 3:31 am (1.7 ft) and low tide at 5:21 pm. Tide coefficient 111.
What time is sunset today in Dickinson?
At 6:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dickinson?
At 7:31 am. First light comes at 6:39 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 9:52–10:52 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 Dickinson?
Light rain, from 70 °F to 81 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph) and a 9% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Dickinson?
The best time to visit Dickinson is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 72 °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 Clear Lake (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).