Palacios tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 3:48 am (1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:10–7:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 76 °F smooth · 3.5 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 78 °F from the ESE, gusts 16 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:34 am–6:43 pm 11 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:43 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Palacios there is high tide at 3:11 am (1.0 ft) and low tide at 1:35 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:48 am. The sun rises at 7:34 am and sets at 6:43 pm: 11 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:03 am to 4:03 am and from 2:35 pm to 4:35 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). Light drizzle, 78 °F.
Fishing in Palacios today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:35–4:35 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 3:30 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:10 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 6:10 pm to 7:10 pm, with sunset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic croaker, spot, striped mullet and red drum. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spotted seatrout and black drum. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Palacios, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Palacios
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
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 · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand
Palacios has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 76 °F, though with moderate wind.
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 Palacios
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Palacios.
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Tides in Palacios
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:11 am 1.0 ft
- ▼ Low tide 1:35 pm 0.5 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 9 h 58 min to high tide at 3:48 am.
In Palacios the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 3 (1.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 18 (-0.7 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:34 am · 6:43 pm | High tide 3:11 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 1:35 pm · 0.5 ft | 91% | Major periods 2:03 am · 2:35 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:35 am · 6:42 pm | High tide 3:48 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 2:32 pm · 0.5 ft | 83% | Major periods 3:07 am · 3:40 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 6:41 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 3:40 pm · 0.5 ft | 74% | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:36 am · 6:40 pm | High tide 5:02 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 4:59 pm · 0.5 ft | 63% | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:37 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 5:14 pm · 0.5 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 4:26 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 6:16 pm · 0.5 ft | 40% | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 4:02 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:11 pm · 0.6 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:16 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 East Matagorda station (NOAA), 18 mi from Palacios. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Palacios
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.2 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: 2.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 77.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.6 °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 5:50 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station EMAT2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Palacios today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 75.9 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:07 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:10 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:30 am to 10:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
In Palacios the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Palacios.
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Weather in Palacios
Now in Palacios
- Low / high
- 69 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 34%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 42
- 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: −0.09 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 72° | 69° | 70° | 74° | 82° | 82° | 78° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 ENE | 6 NE | 3 NE | 9 E | 16 ESE | 12 SE | 10 ESE | 7 ESE |
| Gusts | 19 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 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 78° 10 ESE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 7 ESE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 am 72° 7 ESE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 6 E 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 69° 5 ENE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 72° 6 ENE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 80° 12 ESE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 13 ESE 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 69 / 82 °F | 15 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 68 / 81 °F | 14 mph E | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 80 °F | 13 mph E | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 82 °F | 7 mph E | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 82 °F | 8 mph E | 0.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 82 °F | 14 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 79 °F | 16 mph S | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 77 °F | 14 mph NW | 1.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 75 °F | 13 mph NNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 75 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 76 °F | 11 mph E | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 76 °F | 12 mph E | 1.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 68 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 48 / 68 °F | 6 mph N | 1.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 68° / 81° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 67° / 80° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 69° / 82° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 69° / 82° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 70° / 82° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 66° / 79° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Rain 60° / 77° 1.1 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °F; normal high: 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 5:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Palacios
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:42 am
- Full dark 7:35 pm
- Civil dawn 7:10 am
- Civil dusk 7:07 pm
- Solar noon 1:09 pm (48° high)
- Daylight 11 h 8 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:10 pm
- Full dark 7:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,335 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Palacios
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:03–4:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:35–4:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:55–10:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:13–9:13 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 Palacios
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 0.9 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Jetty 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Marina 0.5 mi
- Serendumpity Marina 0.7 mi
- Marina 1.1 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 2.2 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from Palacios) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.2 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 2.2 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) 2.2 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 PalaciosTides nearby
All places in Texas, A to Z (145) →Palacios at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,634 people. Coordinates: 28.708° N, 96.217° W.
- It is 95 mi southwest of Galveston, the main place in Texas. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 6 min later than in Galveston.
- The nearest tide station, East Matagorda, is 18 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: East Bay Yacht Harbor Marina (0.5 mi).
Questions about PalaciosQuestions
What time is sunset today in Palacios?
At 6:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Palacios?
At 7:35 am. First light comes at 6:43 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 2:03–4:03 am, Minor 9:55–10:55 am, Major 2:35–4:35 pm, Minor 8:13–9:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Palacios?
Drizzle, from 69 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph) and a 34% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Palacios?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 3.5 s from the southeast. The water is 76.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Palacios?
The best time to visit Palacios is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 73 °F to 84 °F, about 7 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 East Matagorda (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).