Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier fishing today
- Best time to fish 11:00 am–1:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Tide now 2.1 ft ↓ falling · low 11:55 am (-0.3 ft)
- Waves · water 1.9 ft · 76 °F slight · 4.1 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 71 °F from the ESE, gusts 14 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:30 am–6:35 pm 11 h 5 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:39 pm
- Coefficient 117 big spring tides · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 3:01–5:01 am today's activity: medium
Today in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier there is high tide at 8:41 pm (2.8 ft) and low tide at 11:55 am. Tide coefficient 117. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:55 am. The sun rises at 7:30 am and sets at 6:35 pm: 11 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:01 am to 5:01 am and from 3:34 pm to 5:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (9 mph). Partly cloudy, 71 °F.
Fishing in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 11:55 am
- Minor period 10:59–11:59 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (1.8 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, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines the 11:55 am low tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 7:40 pm to 9:40 pm, with the 8:41 pm high tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, 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
About Galveston Island Historic Pleasure PierThe pier
In Galveston, 1.2 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Galveston →
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Beach day in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 11:55 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 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 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:55 am
Low tide at 11:55 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:41 pm.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea, water at 76 °F and low tide at 11:55 am, 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 Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
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- Porretto Beach 1.5 mi · NE
- Parking
- Galveston Beach 1.5 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Stewart Beach 2.0 mi · NE
- Parking
- East Beach 4.2 mi · NE
- 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 Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
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Tides in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 11:55 am -0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:41 pm 2.8 ft · coef. 117
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 9 h 26 min to low tide at 11:55 am.
Tide coefficient 117 for the 8:41 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.1 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 18 (2.9 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.4 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 on October 29 (coefficient 117, 3.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 20, 1.1 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 | 7:30 am · 6:35 pm | Low tide 11:55 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 8:41 pm · 2.8 ft | — | — | Coef. 117 | 83% | Major periods 3:01 am · 3:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 6:35 pm | Low tide 12:58 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 9:54 pm · 2.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 113 | 74% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:31 am · 6:34 pm | Low tide 2:08 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:01 pm · 2.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 102 | 63% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:32 am · 5:33 pm | Low tide 2:23 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:53 pm · 2.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 85 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:32 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:33 am · 5:32 pm | Low tide 3:39 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:31 pm · 2.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 61 | 40% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:31 pm | Low tide 5:47 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:04 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 4:54 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:58 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 49 | 30% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:10 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:34 am · 5:31 pm | Low tide 6:08 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:50 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 6:06 pm · 0.9 ft | — | Coef. 20 | 20% | Major periods 7:32 am · 7:55 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 Pleasure Pier station (NOAA), 0.1 mi from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.1 ft.
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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.8 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-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 (+1.5 °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 2:30 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station GTOT2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.5 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.2 ft swell at 3 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- 0.8 ft wind swell at 2 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:55 am)
- Light: First light 7:06 am · sunrise 7:30 am · sunset 6:35 pm · last light 7:00 pm
- Tide: low 11:55 am (-0.3 ft) and high 8:41 pm (2.8 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 75.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 3 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:06 am to 11:00 am, though with small waves, a short-period swell and wind 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.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:55 am): little current from 11:40 am to 12:10 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 11:55 am (11:40 am–12:10 pm) and high tide 8:41 pm (8:20–9:00 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 75.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:00 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, 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 4.0 mi
- Wreck 2.5 mi
- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 3.3 mi
- Wreck 3.4 mi
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Barr's 11 mi
- Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary 7.3 mi
- Galveston Island State Park 12 mi
- Texas Scuba Adventures 1.4 mi
- Subsea Global Solutions Houston 4.1 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 Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Now in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
- Low / high
- 70 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 69%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 62 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 52
- 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: −0.06 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 71° | 70° | 70° | 73° | 76° | 76° | 74° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 ESE | 9 ESE | 8 ESE | 8 ESE | 11 E | 11 E | 10 E | 8 ESE |
| Gusts | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| Waves | 2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 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 |
- 3:00 am 70° 9 ESE 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 70° 8 ESE 1.7 ft
- 9:00 am 73° 8 ESE 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 11 E 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 11 E 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 10 E 1.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 72° 8 ESE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 8 ESE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 70 / 77 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.1 ft | 8:41 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 77 °F | 13 mph E | 2.8 ft | 9:54 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 78 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 11:01 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 78 °F | 7 mph E | 1.5 ft | 10:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 79 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 11:31 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 78 °F | 13 mph S | 2.8 ft | 10:04 am · 11:58 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 66 / 74 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | 11:50 am | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 72 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.1 ft | 12:19 am · 1:11 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 71 °F | 9 mph N | 2.8 ft | 12:35 am · 2:15 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 72 °F | 9 mph E | 2.6 ft | 12:46 am · 3:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 72 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.0 ft | 12:53 am · 4:00 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 65 °F | 4 mph N | 1.0 ft | 4:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 68 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | 5:30 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 65 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 6:16 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 71° / 77° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 71° / 78° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 71° / 78° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 79° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 70° / 78° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 66° / 74° 2.8 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 64° / 72° 3.1 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 on Saturday 31. 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, normal highs for late October (76 °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 2:30 am (local time).
The sun in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:38 am
- Full dark 7:28 pm
- Civil dawn 7:06 am
- Civil dusk 7:00 pm
- Solar noon 1:03 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 5 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:03 pm
- Full dark 7:28 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,196 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:01–5:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:34–5:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:59–11:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:09–10:09 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 Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Galvestons 61st Street Fishing Pier 2.6 mi
- Seawolf Park Fishing Pier 3.6 mi
- Galveston Fishing Pier 4.5 mi
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier 0.0 mi
- Jetty 2.5 mi
- Public Boat Ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Galveston Boat Club 3.3 mi
- Galveston Yacht Marina 2.3 mi
- Port of Galveston 1.8 mi
- Aunt Margie's Bait and Seafood 2.7 mi
- Bayou Bait & Tackle 3.1 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.45 mi from shore and 32 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 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. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.45 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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.
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
Fort Point Light 3.7 mi north
- Built
- 1881
Other lighthouses nearby: Point Bolivar Lighthouse (5.7 mi north).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure PierTides nearby
- Galveston1.2 mi
- Tiki Island7.7 mi
- Bayou Vista9.4 mi
- Texas City9.6 mi
- Jamaica Beach13 mi
- San Leon16 mi
- Smith Point17 mi
- Bolivar Peninsula18 mi
- Bacliff20 mi
- Dickinson20 mi
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier at a glance
- Pier. Coordinates: 29.286° N, 94.790° W.
- It is 1.2 mi southeast of Galveston, the main place in Texas. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Galveston.
- In Galveston, 1.2 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Galveston Pleasure Pier, is 0.1 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Galveston Yacht Basin Marina (2.3 mi), East Beach (3.1 mi), The Landings of Galveston Marina (3.7 mi), Payco Marina (5.0 mi).
Questions about Galveston Island Historic Pleasure PierQuestions
Where is Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?
A pier in Galveston, 1.2 mi from the center, Texas (United States). The coast faces southeast.
Can you fish at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?
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 Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?
Today in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier there is high tide at 8:41 pm (2.8 ft) and low tide at 11:55 am. Tide coefficient 117.
What time is sunset today in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?
At 6:35 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:00 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?
At 7:31 am. First light comes at 6:38 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 3:01–5:01 am, Minor 10:59–11:59 am, Major 3:34–5:34 pm, Minor 9:09–10:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?
Overcast, from 70 °F to 77 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (9 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the southeast. The water is 75.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?
The best time to visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is from March to May and in October: highs of 70 °F to 82 °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 Pleasure Pier (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).