Port O'Connor tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 3:02 am (1.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:10–4:00 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–2:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 77 °F slight · 4.5 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 76 °F from the ESE, gusts 15 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:35 am–6:43 pm 11 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:49 pm
- Best time to dive 1:50–4:00 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Port O'Connor there is high tide at 3:02 am (1.4 ft) and low tide at 2:39 pm. Tide coefficient 114. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:02 am. The sun rises at 7:35 am and sets at 6:43 pm: 11 h 7 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 2.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph). Partly cloudy, 76 °F.
Fishing in Port O'Connor today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:02 am, coefficient 114
- Major period 3:08–5:08 am
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.2 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, 3:10 am to 4:00 am, combines the 3:02 am high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 1:40 pm to 4:30 pm, with the 2:39 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.
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
Beach day in Port O'Connor
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 2:39 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (88% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. 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 2:39 pm
Low tide at 2:39 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:02 am.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings beach weather, a calm sea, water at 77 °F and low tide at 2:39 pm, though with clouds and moderate wind. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm can also work, with beach weather, a calm sea, water at 77 °F and low tide at 2:39 pm, though with clouds and 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 Port O'Connor
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- King Fisher Beach 0.3 mi · N
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Texas (Texas Beach Watch).
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Tides in Port O'Connor
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 3:02 am 1.4 ft · coef. 114
- ▼ Low tide 2:39 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 34 min to high tide at 3:02 am.
Tide coefficient 114 for the 3:02 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.2 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 (1.4 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 29 to 30 (coefficient 114, 1.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 25, 0.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:35 am · 6:43 pm | High tide 3:02 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:39 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 114 | 83% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 6:42 pm | High tide 4:06 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 3:46 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 114 | 74% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:37 am · 6:41 pm | High tide 4:59 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 4:59 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 111 | 63% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:38 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 4:43 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 5:08 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 102 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 5:10 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:08 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 87 | 40% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 4:45 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 7:00 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 66 | 30% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:17 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:40 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 3:59 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 7:51 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 38 | 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
Tides from the Port O'Connor station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from Port O'Connor. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Port O'Connor
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, 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 1:28 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).
Diving in Port O'Connor today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:39 pm): little current from 2:20 pm to 3:00 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:02 am (1:40–3:50 am) and low tide 2:39 pm (2:20–3:00 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 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, 1:50 pm to 4:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, with little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high, 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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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 Port O'Connor
Now in Port O'Connor
- Low / high
- 74 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 78%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 69 °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 (−0.02 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 76° | 77° | 75° | 78° | 80° | 80° | 78° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 ESE | 11 SE | 8 SE | 9 E | 13 ESE | 13 E | 13 ESE | 12 E |
| Gusts | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
| 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 |
- 3:00 am 77° 11 SE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 8 SE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 78° 9 E 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 80° 13 ESE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 13 E 2.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 13 ESE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 12 E 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 11 E 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 74 / 81 °F | 13 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 3:02 am | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 78 °F | 12 mph E | 2.4 ft | 4:06 am | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 80 °F | 7 mph E | 1.6 ft | 4:59 am | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 80 °F | 8 mph E | 1.5 ft | 4:43 am | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 80 °F | 12 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 5:10 am | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 78 °F | 13 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 4:45 am | |
| Wed 4 | 66 / 75 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 3:59 am | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 74 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | 2:42 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 73 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 12:26 am · 7:08 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 66 / 75 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 8:25 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 75 °F | 12 mph SE | 1.1 ft | 9:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 66 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 10:10 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 67 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 11:09 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 57 / 69 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | — |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 78° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 73° / 80° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 72° / 80° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 74° / 80° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 70° / 78° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy showers 66° / 75° 2.3 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 65° / 74° 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 (+2.1 °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 1:28 am (local time).
The sun in Port O'Connor
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 7 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 92,329,088 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port O'Connor
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 Port O'Connor
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- POC Pier 0.4 mi
- Jetty 0.5 mi
- Jetty 0.6 mi
- Jetty 5.3 mi
- Jetty 5.5 mi
- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Coast Guard Basin 1.7 mi
- Central Park Marina 5.7 mi
- Indianola fishing Marina 6.6 mi
- Texas Blue Water Fishing 0.3 mi
- Jeco's Marine and Tackle 1.9 mi
- Froggie's Bait Dock 2.0 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: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 9.2 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1,000 ft from Port O'Connor) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.1 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. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 2.1 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.
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 Port O'ConnorTides nearby
All places in Texas, A to Z (145) →Port O'Connor at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,253 people. Coordinates: 28.448° N, 96.406° W.
- It is 114 mi southwest of Galveston, the main place in Texas. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 7 min later than in Galveston.
- The nearest tide station, Port O'Connor, is 1.1 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Alligator Head Boat Sheds Marina (1.2 mi).
Questions about Port O'ConnorQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port O'Connor?
Today in Port O'Connor there is high tide at 3:02 am (1.4 ft) and low tide at 2:39 pm. Tide coefficient 114.
What time is sunset today in Port O'Connor?
At 6:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port O'Connor?
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 Port O'Connor?
Overcast, from 74 °F to 81 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port O'Connor?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the east-southeast. The water is 76.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port O'Connor?
The best time to visit Port O'Connor is from March to May and in November: highs of 73 °F to 83 °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 O'Connor (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).