San Leon tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 3:12 am (1.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–3:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 75 °F smooth · 3.4 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 71 °F from the SE, gusts 16 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:30 am–6:36 pm 11 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:36 pm
- Diving tomorrow 3:00–4:00 pm great day · 9/10
Today in San Leon there is high tide at 1:27 am (1.6 ft) and low tide at 2:55 pm. Tide coefficient 112. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:12 am. The sun rises at 7:30 am and sets at 6:36 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 1.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southeast (8 mph). Partly cloudy, 71 °F.
Fishing in San Leon today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:55 pm
- Major period 2:30–4:30 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 112 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, combines the 2:55 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:30 am to 3:30 am, with the 1:27 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: red drum, spotted seatrout, Atlantic croaker and black drum. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spotted seatrout. What you can catch
Beach day in San Leon
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 83 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- 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 2:55 pm
Low tide at 2:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:27 am.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 75 °F and low tide at 2:55 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 San Leon
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of San Leon.
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Tides in San Leon
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:27 am 1.6 ft · coef. 112
- ▼ Low tide 2:55 pm -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 2 min to high tide at 3:12 am.
Tide coefficient 112 for the 1:27 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.7 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 (1.7 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-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 117, 1.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 25, 0.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:30 am · 6:36 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 2:55 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 112 | 91% | Major periods 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:31 am · 6:36 pm | High tide 3:12 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 3:52 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 117 | 83% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 6:35 pm | High tide 4:42 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 4:56 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 117 | 74% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 6:34 pm | High tide 5:38 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 6:06 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 113 | 63% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:33 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 5:10 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 6:18 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 104 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:34 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 5:24 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 7:28 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 89 | 40% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 5:28 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 8:34 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:10 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 Eagle Point station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from San Leon. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at San Leon
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 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: 2.1 ft with a period of 3 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 76.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.4 °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 10:10 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 San Leon today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:55 pm): little current from 2:40 pm to 3:10 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the west-northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:27 am (12:20–2:50 am) and low tide 2:55 pm (2:40–3:10 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 75.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or 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, 2:00 pm to 3:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with 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 3.5 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Rivera Corps Diving and Engineering Service 6.7 mi
- Maximum Scuba Houston 7.2 mi
- Lake Longhorn 7.5 mi
- Divers Down Underwater Adventures 12 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 San Leon
Now in San Leon
- Low / high
- 71 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 5%
- Clouds
- 67%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 49
- 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 | Clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light rain | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 72° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 77° | 76° | 73° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 E | 10 SE | 9 E | 9 ESE | 10 ESE | 11 ESE | 8 ESE | 7 SE |
| Gusts | 13 | 19 | 13 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 71° 8 SE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 7 SE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 70° 6 ESE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 72° 7 ESE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 7 ESE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 9 ESE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 73° 9 ESE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 72° 7 ESE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 77 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 1:27 am | |
| Thu 29 | 70 / 76 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 3:12 am | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 76 °F | 13 mph E | 1.7 ft | 4:42 am | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 78 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 5:38 am | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 79 °F | 7 mph E | 1.0 ft | 5:10 am | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 79 °F | 13 mph SE | 1.9 ft | 5:24 am | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 77 °F | 15 mph S | 2.1 ft | 5:28 am | |
| Wed 4 | 67 / 73 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 5:17 am · 3:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 72 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 4:33 am · 6:20 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 71 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | 3:31 am · 7:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 72 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 9:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 72 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 10:16 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 65 °F | 4 mph N | 0.5 ft | 11:22 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 68 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | — |
- Thu 29 Overcast 70° / 76° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 72° / 76° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 73° / 78° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 73° / 79° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 74° / 79° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 70° / 77° 2.1 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 67° / 73° 2.2 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (76 °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 10:10 pm (local time).
The sun in San Leon
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 1:03 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 92,353,423 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in San Leon
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 San Leon
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Seminole Drive 9.1 mi
- Jetty 8.8 mi
- Jetty 8.9 mi
- Jetty 9.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Bacliff Boat Ramp 4.0 mi
- Marina 7.3 mi
- Bill's Bait Barn 4.4 mi
- BAAD Marine Supply 5.9 mi
- Lee's Bait & Tackle 6.6 mi
- Doxey Tackle 7.6 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 (0.25 mi from San Leon) out to sea, heading southeast.
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 San LeonTides nearby
- Bacliff4.5 mi
- Bayview5.4 mi
- Texas City7.0 mi
- Kemah7.2 mi
- Dickinson7.9 mi
- Clear Lake Shores8.0 mi
- Seabrook8.4 mi
- El Lago9.2 mi
- Taylor Lake Village10.0 mi
- Smith Point10 mi
San Leon at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,970 people. Coordinates: 29.483° N, 94.922° W.
- It is 15 mi northwest of Galveston, the main place in Texas. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Galveston.
- The nearest tide station, Eagle Point, is 0.3 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Texas Corinthian Yacht Club Marina (3.9 mi).
Questions about San LeonQuestions
What time is high tide today in San Leon?
Today in San Leon there is high tide at 1:27 am (1.6 ft) and low tide at 2:55 pm. Tide coefficient 112.
What time is sunset today in San Leon?
At 6:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in San Leon?
At 7:31 am. First light comes at 6:38 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 San Leon?
Light rain, from 71 °F to 77 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southeast (8 mph) and a 5% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in San Leon?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the southeast. The water is 75.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit San Leon?
The best time to visit San Leon is from March to May and in October: highs of 71 °F to 83 °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 Eagle Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).