El Lago 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
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves 1.0 ft smooth · 3.0 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 78 °F from the ESE, gusts 15 · overcast
- Sun 7:31 am–6:37 pm 11 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:36 pm
- Best time to dive 4:20–6:00 pm great day · 9/10
Today in El Lago 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 6 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 smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph). Overcast, 78 °F.
Fishing in El Lago 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), almost no wind and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- 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 and sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic croaker, red drum, striped mullet and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: red drum and spotted seatrout. What you can catch
Beach day in El Lago
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Cross-shore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- Low tide at 5:21 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (94% cloud cover)
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 · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:21 pm
Low tide at 5:21 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:31 am.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 5:21 pm, 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 El Lago
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Tides in El Lago
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. 26 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 3:02 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 · 6:34 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 | 6:34 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
El Lago has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Clear Lake (NOAA), 1.3 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 El Lago
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southeast (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:54 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station MGPT2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in El Lago today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (5:21 pm): little current from 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm
- 0.6 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:31 am (2:20–4:40 am) and low tide 5:21 pm (5:00–5:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.22 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light 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, 4:20 pm to 6:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell and light wind. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 8:20 am, with little swell and light wind, though with tidal current.
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
- Wreck 11 mi
- Rivera Corps Diving and Engineering Service 3.0 mi
- Maximum Scuba Houston 4.5 mi
- Lake Longhorn 4.6 mi
- Divers Down Underwater Adventures 4.6 mi
- Commercial Boating Service 4.9 mi
- Divers Paradise 5.5 mi
- Sport Divers 5.7 mi
- Scuba Steve's Dive & Travel 7.5 mi
- DEEP ZONE Aquatic Center 8.2 mi
- Space City Dive Center 8.4 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 El Lago
Now in El Lago
- Low / high
- 70 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 7%
- Clouds
- 87%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 67 °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° | 71° | 74° | 80° | 81° | 76° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SE | 1 NNE | 5 ESE | 4 ESE | 10 ESE | 12 ESE | 9 SE | 5 SE |
| Gusts | 14 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.8 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° 9 SE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 72° 5 SE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 69° 4 SE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 3 SE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 4 ESE 0.6 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 3 NE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 10 E 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 10 ESE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 70 / 81 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 3:31 am | |
| Thu 29 | 67 / 79 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | 5:10 am | |
| Fri 30 | 68 / 78 °F | 12 mph E | 0.9 ft | 6:34 am | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 80 °F | 8 mph E | 0.7 ft | 7:33 am | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 81 °F | 7 mph E | 0.7 ft | 7:03 am | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 81 °F | 13 mph SE | 1.8 ft | 7:17 am | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 78 °F | 15 mph S | 1.7 ft | 7:09 am | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 75 °F | 12 mph W | 0.9 ft | 6:36 am · 5:52 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 73 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.8 ft | 6:23 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 72 °F | 9 mph N | 1.2 ft | 5:38 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 74 °F | 9 mph E | — | 11:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 73 °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 67° / 79° 0.8 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 68° / 78° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 70° / 80° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 69° / 81° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 70° / 81° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 66° / 78° 1.7 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 62° / 75° 0.9 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.2 °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 4:54 pm (local time).
The sun in El Lago
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 6 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 El Lago
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 El Lago
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Seminole Drive 1.1 mi
- Jetty 4.8 mi
- Jetty 6.9 mi
- Jetty 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Marina 2.0 mi
- Nassau Bay Yacht Club 3.5 mi
- Clearlake Live Bait & Tackle 0.9 mi
- Doxey Tackle 1.8 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.8 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.8 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 1.8 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.8 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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 El LagoTides nearby
- Taylor Lake Village0.9 mi
- Seabrook1.2 mi
- Clear Lake Shores1.4 mi
- Kemah2.1 mi
- Nassau Bay3.0 mi
- Bayview4.2 mi
- Shoreacres4.5 mi
- Bacliff5.0 mi
- Dickinson7.1 mi
- La Porte7.2 mi
El Lago at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,706 people. Coordinates: 29.564° N, 95.045° W.
- It is 23 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 1.3 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Marina Bay (0.3 mi), The Landing Marina (0.7 mi), Lakeside Yachting Center Marina (0.7 mi), Lakewood Yacht Club Marina (0.9 mi).
Questions about El LagoQuestions
What time is high tide today in El Lago?
Today in El Lago 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 El Lago?
At 6:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in El Lago?
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 El Lago?
Light rain, from 70 °F to 81 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph) and a 7% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in El Lago?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the southeast.
When is the best time to visit El Lago?
The best time to visit El Lago is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 72 °F to 84 °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).