Pass Cavallo fishing today
- Best time to fish 10:50 am–12:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↑ rising · high 12:35 am (2.0 ft)
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 77 °F slight · 4.4 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 76 °F from the ESE, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 7:35 am–6:43 pm 11 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:49 pm
- Coefficient 114 big spring tides · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 3:08–5:08 am today's activity: medium
Today in Pass Cavallo there is high tide at 12:35 am (2.0 ft) and low tide at 11:53 am. Tide coefficient 114. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:35 am. The sun rises at 7:35 am and sets at 6:43 pm: 11 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:08 am to 5:08 am and from 3:41 pm to 5:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (11 mph). Overcast, 76 °F.
Fishing in Pass Cavallo today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 11:53 am
- Minor period 11:03 am–12:03 pm (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 114 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines the 11:53 am low tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:30 am, with the 12:35 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic croaker, 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
About Pass CavalloThe inlet
4.8 mi from Port O'Connor. Tides, weather and sun in Port O'Connor →
Currents in an inlet can be very strong on the incoming and outgoing tide: take care fishing from the jetties.
Data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata: some may be missing or out of date. Check the rules and hours on site. Wikipedia · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beach day in Pass Cavallo
Is it a beach day?
6 good hoursRip current risk today: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 11:53 am: more sand
- Cloudy (89% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:53 am
Low tide at 11:53 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:35 am.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, water at 77 °F and low tide at 11:53 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 Pass Cavallo
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- King Fisher Beach 5.1 mi · N
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
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Tides in Pass Cavallo
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 12:35 am 2.0 ft · coef. 114
- ▼ Low tide 11:53 am 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 min to high tide at 12:35 am.
Tide coefficient 114 for the 12:35 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.9 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 October 3 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.1 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 29 to 30 (coefficient 114, 1.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 20, 0.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Tide 5 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:35 am · 6:43 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 11:53 am · 0.0 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 114 | 83% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 6:42 pm | High tide 1:24 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 12:52 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 113 | 74% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:37 am · 6:41 pm | High tide 2:11 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 1:58 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 108 | 63% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:37 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 1:50 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 2:11 pm · 0.4 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 98 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 2:20 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 0.5 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 82 | 40% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 2:40 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 4:55 pm · 0.7 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 60 | 30% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:17 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:40 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 2:35 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 6:37 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 11:06 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 6:02 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 11:39 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 32 | 20% | Major periods 7:39 am · 8:01 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
Pass Cavallo has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Matagorda Bay Entrance Channel (NOAA), 5.3 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 Pass Cavallo
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.0 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: 3.0 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 warms over the next few days: about 77.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.0 °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 12:31 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PCNT2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Pass Cavallo today
Surf today
Poor- 1.4–2.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.8 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (9 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:53 am)
Rip current risk today: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 2.0–3.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:11 am · sunrise 7:35 am · sunset 6:43 pm · last light 7:07 pm
- Tide: high 12:35 am (2.0 ft) and low 11:53 am (0.0 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 76.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 11 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:11 am to 11:00 am, though with a short-period 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.
Diving in Pass Cavallo today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:53 am): little current from 11:38 am to 12:08 pm
- 1.6 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:35 am (11:40 pm–2:00 am) and low tide 11:53 am (11:38 am–12:08 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 76.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:07 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:49 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
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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 Pass Cavallo
Now in Pass Cavallo
- Low / high
- 74 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 5%
- Clouds
- 92%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 47
- 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 (0.00 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 75° | 75° | 74° | 76° | 81° | 81° | 78° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 ESE | 9 SE | 9 ESE | 9 ESE | 10 ESE | 13 E | 13 ESE | 17 E |
| Gusts | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 19 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 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 75° 11 ESE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 9 SE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 9 ESE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 9 ESE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 10 ESE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 13 E 2.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 13 ESE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 17 E 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 74 / 82 °F | 17 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 12:35 am | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 76 °F | 16 mph E | 2.4 ft | 1:24 am | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 77 °F | 11 mph E | 1.6 ft | 2:11 am | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 77 °F | 11 mph E | 1.5 ft | 1:50 am | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 78 °F | 16 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 2:20 am | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 77 °F | 16 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 2:40 am | |
| Wed 4 | 67 / 73 °F | 14 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 2:35 am · 11:06 am · 11:39 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 67 / 72 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.4 ft | 1:40 pm · 11:01 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 67 / 72 °F | 12 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 3:57 pm · 11:12 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 69 / 73 °F | 13 mph E | 2.2 ft | 5:24 pm · 11:33 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 73 °F | 15 mph E | 1.4 ft | 6:41 pm · 11:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 66 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 7:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 67 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 9:06 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 57 / 69 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | 10:10 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 75° / 76° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 74° / 77° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 74° / 77° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 76° / 78° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 72° / 77° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy showers 67° / 73° 2.3 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 67° / 72° 2.4 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 (+3.8 °F; normal high: 78 °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 12:31 am (local time).
The sun in Pass Cavallo
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:43 am
- Full dark 7:35 pm
- Civil dawn 7:11 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 92,329,089 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pass Cavallo
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:08–5:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:41–5:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:03 am–12:03 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:19–10:19 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 Pass Cavallo
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- POC Pier 5.2 mi
- Jetty 4.4 mi
- Jetty 4.6 mi
- Jetty 5.3 mi
- Jetty 5.6 mi
- Jetty 8.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.2 mi
- Coast Guard Basin 4.2 mi
- Central Park Marina 6.3 mi
- Froggie's Bait Dock 4.3 mi
- Jeco's Marine and Tackle 4.5 mi
- Texas Blue Water Fishing 4.7 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: you need to go 2.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Pass Cavallo) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.4 mi
- 33 ft deep2.3 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 1.4 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.3 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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
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Matagorda Island Lighthouse 3.3 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 3 s · Fl W 3s
- Light height
- 90 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 79 ft
- Built
- 1852
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Pass CavalloTides nearby
All places in Texas, A to Z (145) →Pass Cavallo at a glance
- Inlet. Coordinates: 28.379° N, 96.397° W.
- It is 116 mi southwest of Galveston, the main place in Texas. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 8 min later than in Galveston.
- 4.8 mi from Port O'Connor.
- The nearest tide station, Matagorda Bay Entrance Channel, is 5.3 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Alligator Head Boat Sheds Marina (4.3 mi).
Questions about Pass CavalloQuestions
Where is Pass Cavallo?
An inlet 4.8 mi from Port O'Connor, in Texas (United States). The coast faces southeast.
Can you fish at Pass Cavallo?
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 Pass Cavallo?
Today in Pass Cavallo there is high tide at 12:35 am (2.0 ft) and low tide at 11:53 am. Tide coefficient 114.
What time is sunset today in Pass Cavallo?
At 6:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pass Cavallo?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:44 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 3:08–5:08 am, Minor 11:03 am–12:03 pm, Major 3:41–5:41 pm, Minor 9:19–10:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Pass Cavallo?
Overcast, from 74 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (11 mph) and a 5% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Pass Cavallo?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the east-southeast. The water is 76.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pass Cavallo?
The best time to visit Pass Cavallo is from March to May and in November: highs of 72 °F to 82 °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 Matagorda Bay Entrance Channel (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).