San Luis Pass fishing today
- Best time tomorrow 3:40–4:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 1:18 am (1.2 ft)
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 76 °F slight · 4.3 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 75 °F from the ESE, gusts 14 · overcast
- Sun 7:30 am–6:38 pm 11 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:38 pm
- Coefficient 110 big spring tides · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:59–3:59 am today's activity: medium
Today in San Luis Pass there is high tide at 12:14 am (1.2 ft) and low tide at 2:32 pm. Tide coefficient 110. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:18 am. The sun rises at 7:30 am and sets at 6:38 pm: 11 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:59 am to 3:59 am and from 2:31 pm to 4:31 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-southeast (13 mph). Overcast, 75 °F.
Fishing in San Luis Pass today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:32 pm
- Major period 2:31–4:31 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (2.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 110 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines the 2:32 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 1:10 am, with the 12:14 am high tide and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, spot, Atlantic croaker and red drum. October is one of the months when these are seen most: red drum and spotted seatrout. What you can catch
About San Luis PassThe inlet
In Red Fish Cove, 1.4 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Red Fish Cove →
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Data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata: some may be missing or out of date.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 · See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beach day in San Luis Pass
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 2:32 pm: more sand
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 · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:32 pm
Low tide at 2:32 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:14 am.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings pleasant temperatures, a calm sea, water at 76 °F and low tide at 2:32 pm, 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 San Luis Pass
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- San Luis Beach 0.5 mi · E
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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Webcams near San Luis Pass
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Tides in San Luis Pass
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:14 am 1.2 ft · coef. 110
- ▼ Low tide 2:32 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 24 min to high tide at 1:18 am.
Tide coefficient 110 for the 12:14 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 28 (1.2 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-0.3 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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, 1.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 23, 0.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:30 am · 6:38 pm | High tide 12:14 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 2:32 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 110 | 91% | Major periods 1:59 am · 2:31 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:31 am · 6:37 pm | High tide 1:18 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 3:27 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 117 | 83% | Major periods 3:03 am · 3:35 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:32 am · 6:36 pm | High tide 2:36 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 4:29 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 117 | 74% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:33 am · 6:35 pm | High tide 7:37 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 109 | 63% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:33 am · 5:35 pm | High tide 6:35 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:50 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 97 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:34 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 4:56 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 7:04 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 81 | 40% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:35 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 5:14 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:22 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:14 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 8:20 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 57 | 30% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:11 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 Christmas Bay station (NOAA), 4.3 mi from San Luis Pass. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Galveston reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at San Luis Pass
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 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 Monday 2: 2.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-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 (+1.0 °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 6:54 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station LUIT2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in San Luis Pass today
Surf today
Poor- 1.6–2.5 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
- 1.6 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (9 mph): a bit of chop
- Thunderstorm: stay out of the water (lightning)
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 2:32 pm)
Thunderstorms in the best window: with lightning, stay out of the water.
- Light: First light 7:06 am · sunrise 7:30 am · sunset 6:38 pm · last light 7:02 pm
- Tide: high 12:14 am (1.2 ft) and low 2:32 pm (-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 75.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 15 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:06 am to 11:00 am, though with a short-period swell, wind swell, onshore wind and thunderstorms.
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.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in San Luis Pass today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:32 pm): little current from 2:10 pm to 3:20 pm
- 1.8 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:14 am (11:30 pm–12:40 am) and low tide 2:32 pm (2:10–3:20 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 75.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:02 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
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 San Luis Pass
Now in San Luis Pass
- Low / high
- 75 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 11%
- Clouds
- 91%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 69 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 50
- 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: −0.08 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 | Heavy drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 76° | 75° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 ESE | 7 ESE | 11 ESE | 13 ESE | 14 E | 13 E | 12 ESE | 13 ESE |
| Gusts | 14 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 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 75° 12 ESE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 13 ESE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 12 ESE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 11 SE 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 9 ESE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 10 E 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 11 E 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 15 E 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 75 / 76 °F | 15 mph ESE | 2.5 ft | 12:14 am | |
| Thu 29 | 74 / 76 °F | 15 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 1:18 am | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 76 °F | 17 mph E | 2.4 ft | 2:36 am | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 77 °F | 13 mph E | 2.3 ft | 7:37 am | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 77 °F | 9 mph E | 1.8 ft | 6:35 am | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 77 °F | 17 mph SE | 2.7 ft | 4:56 am | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 77 °F | 19 mph S | 2.7 ft | 5:14 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 68 / 73 °F | 17 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | 5:32 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 66 / 71 °F | 16 mph NW | 2.4 ft | 5:49 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 66 / 70 °F | 13 mph N | 3.3 ft | 6:04 am · 8:04 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 71 °F | 13 mph E | 3.1 ft | 6:12 am · 9:06 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 71 °F | 15 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 5:59 am · 9:58 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 67 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 10:44 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 68 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.1 ft | 11:31 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 74° / 76° 2.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 75° / 76° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 75° / 77° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 74° / 77° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 75° / 77° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 72° / 77° 2.7 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 68° / 73° 2.0 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 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, normal highs for late October (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 6:54 pm (local time).
The sun in San Luis Pass
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:38 am
- Full dark 7:30 pm
- Civil dawn 7:06 am
- Civil dusk 7:02 pm
- Solar noon 1:04 pm (48° high)
- Daylight 11 h 7 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:05 pm
- Full dark 7:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,409 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in San Luis Pass
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:59–3:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:31–4:31 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:51–10:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:08–9:08 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 Luis Pass
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 5.8 mi
- Jetty 6.2 mi
- Jetty 6.2 mi
- Jetty 6.3 mi
- Jetty 6.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 5.5 mi
- West End Marina 6.2 mi
- Bright Lite Bait 0.7 mi
- Sea Isle Bait Camp 6.3 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 2.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.4 mi
- 33 ft deep2.1 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 1.4 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.1 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.
Tides near San Luis PassTides nearby
- Jamaica Beach11 mi
- Surfside Beach14 mi
- Tiki Island19 mi
- Bayou Vista20 mi
- Texas City25 mi
- Galveston25 mi
- Dickinson26 mi
- San Leon30 mi
- Bacliff30 mi
- Bayview31 mi
San Luis Pass at a glance
- Inlet. Coordinates: 29.082° N, 95.122° W.
- It is 25 mi southwest of Galveston, the main place in Texas. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Galveston.
- In Red Fish Cove, 1.4 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Christmas Bay, is 4.3 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about San Luis PassQuestions
Where is San Luis Pass?
An inlet in Red Fish Cove, 1.4 mi from the center, Texas (United States). The coast faces southeast.
Can you fish at San Luis Pass?
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 San Luis Pass?
Today in San Luis Pass there is high tide at 12:14 am (1.2 ft) and low tide at 2:32 pm. Tide coefficient 110.
What time is sunset today in San Luis Pass?
At 6:38 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:02 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in San Luis Pass?
At 7:31 am. First light comes at 6:39 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 1:59–3:59 am, Minor 9:51–10:51 am, Major 2:31–4:31 pm, Minor 8:08–9:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in San Luis Pass?
Heavy drizzle, from 75 °F to 76 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-southeast (13 mph) and a 11% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in San Luis Pass?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the east-southeast. The water is 75.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit San Luis Pass?
The best time to visit San Luis Pass is from April to May and from October to November: highs of 73 °F to 81 °F, about 9 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 Christmas Bay (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).