Kemah tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 5:10 am (1.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:00–7:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves 0.8 ft smooth · 3.3 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 70 °F from the SE, gusts 13 · 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
- Diving tomorrow 5:30–6:40 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Kemah 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 rising toward the high tide at 5:10 am. 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 0.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph). Overcast, 70 °F.
Fishing in Kemah 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), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.9 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, a major period and a light onshore breeze. 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: 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 Kemah
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 5:21 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 · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 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.
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 Kemah
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Kemah.
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Tides in Kemah
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:31 am 1.7 ft · coef. 111
- ▼ Low tide 5:21 pm 0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 3 min to high tide at 5:10 am.
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 · 4:38 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 | 6:33 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 5:06 am · 5:33 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
Kemah has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Clear Lake (NOAA), 3.1 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 Kemah
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Tuesday 3: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southeast (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:07 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).
Diving in Kemah 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 southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 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. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. 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
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- Wreck 9.5 mi
- Rivera Corps Diving and Engineering Service 1.2 mi
- Maximum Scuba Houston 3.3 mi
- Lake Longhorn 3.5 mi
- Divers Down Underwater Adventures 5.8 mi
- Commercial Boating Service 6.5 mi
- Divers Paradise 6.5 mi
- Sport Divers 6.6 mi
- Scuba Steve's Dive & Travel 9.3 mi
- DEEP ZONE Aquatic Center 9.6 mi
- Space City Dive Center 10 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 Kemah
Now in Kemah
- Low / high
- 70 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 7%
- Clouds
- 83%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 48
- 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: −0.07 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 71° | 71° | 73° | 73° | 77° | 77° | 73° | 70° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 ESE | 4 SE | 9 ESE | 5 ESE | 9 ESE | 11 ESE | 9 ESE | 6 ESE |
| Gusts | 14 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 12:00 am 70° 6 SE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 69° 6 SE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 69° 6 ESE 0.6 ft
- 9:00 am 72° 6 ESE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 7 E 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 10 ESE 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 73° 8 ESE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 5 ESE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 70 / 77 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 3:31 am | |
| Thu 29 | 68 / 75 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 5:10 am | |
| Fri 30 | 68 / 76 °F | 12 mph E | 1.0 ft | 6:34 am | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 79 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 7:33 am | |
| Sun 1 | 70 / 80 °F | 6 mph E | 0.5 ft | 7:03 am | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 80 °F | 12 mph SE | 1.5 ft | 7:17 am | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 78 °F | 14 mph S | 1.8 ft | 7:09 am | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 73 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.5 ft | 6:36 am · 5:52 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 72 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 6:23 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 71 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 5:38 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 72 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 11:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 72 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | — | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 65 °F | 4 mph N | 0.5 ft | 12:27 am | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 68 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | 1:31 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 68° / 75° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 68° / 76° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 70° / 79° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 70° / 80° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 71° / 80° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 65° / 78° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 61° / 73° 1.5 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, normal highs for late October (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 11:07 pm (local time).
The sun in Kemah
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 92,353,416 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kemah
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 Kemah
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Seminole Drive 2.0 mi
- Jetty 5.5 mi
- Jetty 7.0 mi
- Jetty 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Marina 0.2 mi
- Nassau Bay Yacht Club 4.6 mi
- Doxey Tackle 0.6 mi
- Clearlake Live Bait & Tackle 2.9 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 (0.3 mi from Kemah) out to sea, heading northeast.
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.
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 KemahTides nearby
- Clear Lake Shores0.8 mi
- Seabrook1.5 mi
- El Lago2.1 mi
- Bayview2.1 mi
- Taylor Lake Village2.9 mi
- Bacliff3.0 mi
- Nassau Bay4.2 mi
- Shoreacres5.4 mi
- Dickinson6.0 mi
- San Leon7.2 mi
Kemah at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,986 people. Coordinates: 29.543° N, 95.020° W.
- It is 21 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 3.1 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Lafayette Landing Marina (0.1 mi), Portofino Harbour Marina (0.3 mi), Seabrook Shipyard Marina (0.9 mi), Legend Point Marina (1.1 mi).
Questions about KemahQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kemah?
Today in Kemah 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 Kemah?
At 6:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kemah?
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 Kemah?
Light rain, from 70 °F to 77 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph) and a 7% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kemah?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the southeast.
When is the best time to visit Kemah?
The best time to visit Kemah is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 71 °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).