Point Comfort tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 3:38 am (1.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:10–4:40 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves 0.8 ft smooth · 2.7 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 77 °F from the SE, gusts 16 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:36 am–6:44 pm 11 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:45 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:45 pm
- Diving tomorrow 3:40–6:30 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Point Comfort there is high tide at 2:05 am (1.5 ft) and low tide at 3:43 pm. Tide coefficient 106. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:38 am. The sun rises at 7:36 am and sets at 6:44 pm: 11 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:45 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:05 am to 4:05 am and from 2:37 pm to 4:37 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southeast (8 mph). Light drizzle, 77 °F.
Fishing in Point Comfort today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:43 pm
- Major period 2:37–4:37 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 106 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines the 3:43 pm low tide and a major period. Also good from 2:00 am to 3:00 am, with the 2:05 am high tide and a major period.
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
Beach day in Point Comfort
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 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 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 3:43 pm
Low tide at 3:43 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:05 am.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings beach weather and a calm sea, though with moderate offshore wind. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with beach weather, a calm sea and low tide at 3:43 pm, though with clouds and light offshore 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 Point Comfort
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- Lighthouse Beach 4.2 mi · SW
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Texas (Texas Beach Watch).
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Tides in Point Comfort
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:05 am 1.5 ft · coef. 106
- ▼ Low tide 3:43 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 10 h 44 min to high tide at 3:38 am.
Tide coefficient 106 for the 2:05 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.3 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 (1.6 ft) and the lowest, on January 18 (-1.0 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 109, 1.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 24, 0.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:36 am · 6:44 pm | High tide 2:05 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 3:43 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 106 | 91% | Major periods 2:05 am · 2:37 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:36 am · 6:43 pm | High tide 3:38 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 4:57 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 109 | 83% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:37 am · 6:42 pm | High tide 4:58 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 6:16 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 108 | 74% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:38 am · 6:42 pm | High tide 5:55 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 7:31 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 105 | 63% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:38 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 5:29 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 7:39 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 97 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:39 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 5:43 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:39 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 83 | 40% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:40 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 5:39 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 9:35 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 62 | 30% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:17 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 Port Lavaca station (NOAA), 4.0 mi from Point Comfort. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Point Comfort
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-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southeast (smooth).
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 VCAT2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Point Comfort today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (3:43 pm): little current from 3:20 pm to 4:10 pm
- 0.2 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (10 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:05 am (1:10–3:30 am) and low tide 3:43 pm (3:20–4:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.30 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 7:08 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:45 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Point Comfort.
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Weather in Point Comfort
Now in Point Comfort
- Low / high
- 69 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.10 in · 31%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 8.4 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 38
- 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: −0.10 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 71° | 69° | 70° | 72° | 80° | 80° | 76° | 73° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ENE | 5 NE | 3 NE | 7 ENE | 13 ESE | 11 SE | 8 SE | 4 ESE |
| Gusts | 14 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 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° 8 SE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 4 ESE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 71° 4 ESE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 4 E 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 69° 4 NE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 5 ENE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 11 E 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 12 ESE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 69 / 82 °F | 13 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 2:05 am | |
| Thu 29 | 69 / 82 °F | 13 mph E | 1.2 ft | 3:38 am | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 80 °F | 11 mph E | 1.0 ft | 4:58 am | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 83 °F | 6 mph E | 0.7 ft | 5:55 am | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 83 °F | 8 mph E | 0.6 ft | 5:29 am | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 83 °F | 14 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 5:43 am | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 80 °F | 16 mph S | 1.6 ft | 5:39 am | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 77 °F | 12 mph NW | 0.9 ft | 5:11 am · 4:55 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 76 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.7 ft | 4:15 am · 7:06 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 76 °F | 9 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 3:23 am · 8:38 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 59 / 77 °F | 10 mph E | 2.0 ft | 9:50 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 76 °F | 11 mph E | 1.1 ft | 10:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 68 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 11:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 48 / 68 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | — |
- Thu 29 Overcast 69° / 82° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 67° / 80° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 69° / 83° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 69° / 83° 0.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 70° / 83° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 66° / 80° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Rain 60° / 77° 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 (+2.2 °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 4:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Point Comfort
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:44 am
- Full dark 7:36 pm
- Civil dawn 7:11 am
- Civil dusk 7:08 pm
- Solar noon 1:10 pm (48° high)
- Daylight 11 h 8 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:11 pm
- Full dark 7:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,312 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Point Comfort
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:05–4:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:37–4:37 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:56–10:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:15–9:15 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 Point Comfort
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Magnolia Beach Public Boat Ramp 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 9.2 mi
- Nautical Landings Marina 5.8 mi
- Poor Boy Bait 5.8 mi
- Sam and Mari's Drive Thru bait 8.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1,200 ft from Point Comfort) out to sea, heading west.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse 4.6 mi southwest
- Light
- Steady red light · F R
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Point ComfortTides nearby
All places in Texas, A to Z (145) →Point Comfort at a glance
- Town or city of about 723 people. Coordinates: 28.680° N, 96.560° W.
- It is 115 mi west of Galveston, the main place in Texas. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 8 min later than in Galveston.
- The nearest tide station, Port Lavaca, is 4.0 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Lavaca Causeway Marina (4.2 mi).
Questions about Point ComfortQuestions
What time is high tide today in Point Comfort?
Today in Point Comfort there is high tide at 2:05 am (1.5 ft) and low tide at 3:43 pm. Tide coefficient 106.
What time is sunset today in Point Comfort?
At 6:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:08 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Point Comfort?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:44 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 2:05–4:05 am, Minor 9:56–10:56 am, Major 2:37–4:37 pm, Minor 8:15–9:15 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Point Comfort?
Drizzle, from 69 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southeast (8 mph) and a 31% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Point Comfort?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the southeast.
When is the best time to visit Point Comfort?
The best time to visit Point Comfort is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 74 °F to 85 °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 Port Lavaca (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).