Texas City tides today
- Tide now 0.6 ft ↑ rising · high 9:04 pm (2.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:00–10:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 76 °F slight · 4.3 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 79 °F from the ESE, gusts 16 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:30 am–6:37 pm 11 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:36 pm
- Best time to dive 5:30–6:40 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Texas City there is high tide at 9:04 pm (2.0 ft) and low tide at 12:36 pm. Tide coefficient 116. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:04 pm. The sun rises at 7:30 am and sets at 6:37 pm: 11 h 7 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 slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (12 mph). Light drizzle, 79 °F.
Fishing in Texas City today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 9:04 pm, coefficient 116
- Minor period 8:06–9:06 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (2.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 116 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, combines the 9:04 pm high tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, with the 12:36 pm low tide and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
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 Texas City
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 12:36 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:36 pm
Low tide at 12:36 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:04 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings beach weather, a calm sea, water at 75 °F and low tide at 12:36 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 Texas City
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Tides in Texas City
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:36 pm -0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:04 pm 2.0 ft · coef. 116
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 11 min to high tide at 9:04 pm.
Tide coefficient 116 for the 9:04 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.2 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 27 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.2 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 28 to 30 (coefficient 117, 2.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 20, 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 · 6:37 pm | Low tide 12:36 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:04 pm · 2.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 116 | 91% | Major periods 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:31 am · 6:36 pm | Low tide 1:31 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:22 pm · 2.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 117 | 83% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 6:35 pm | Low tide 2:33 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 116 | 74% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 6:34 pm | High tide 3:23 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 3:42 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 111 | 63% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:33 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 2:21 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 3:54 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 100 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:34 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 12:42 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 5:08 pm · 0.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 84 | 40% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 1:00 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 7:26 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 11:00 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 6:24 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 62 | 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 Texas City station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from Texas City. 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 Texas City
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east 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: 3.1 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
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 3:53 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station GRRT2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Texas City today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:36 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 12:51 pm
- 2.0 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:36 pm (12:20–12:51 pm) and high tide 9:04 pm (8:49–9:30 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 7:01 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 5:30 pm to 6:40 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current, 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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- S.S. Selma 7.5 mi
- Wreck 5.7 mi
- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 7.9 mi
- Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary 10 mi
- Subsea Global Solutions Houston 7.1 mi
- Texas Scuba Adventures 8.4 mi
- Maximum Scuba Houston 11 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 Texas City
Now in Texas City
- Low / high
- 71 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 89%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 48
- 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: −0.09 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 | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 72° | 73° | 74° | 75° | 80° | 79° | 76° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 ESE | 10 SE | 7 ESE | 10 ESE | 12 ESE | 13 ESE | 11 ESE | 7 SSE |
| Gusts | 13 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 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 |
- 3:00 pm 79° 13 ESE 2.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 76° 11 ESE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 72° 7 SSE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 am 71° 6 SE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 6 SE 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 6 E 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 72° 8 ENE 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 13 E 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 80 °F | 14 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 9:04 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 68 / 75 °F | 13 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 10:22 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 76 °F | 15 mph E | 2.6 ft | — | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 77 °F | 9 mph E | 2.3 ft | 3:23 am | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 78 °F | 8 mph E | 2.0 ft | 2:21 am | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 77 °F | 15 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 12:42 am | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 77 °F | 17 mph S | 2.8 ft | 1:00 am · 11:00 am | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 73 °F | 13 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 1:18 am · 1:02 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 68 / 71 °F | 13 mph NW | 3.0 ft | 1:35 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 67 / 70 °F | 13 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 1:50 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 71 °F | 11 mph E | — | 1:58 am · 4:52 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 69 °F | 13 mph ENE | — | 1:45 am · 5:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 65 °F | 4 mph N | — | 6:30 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 68 °F | 6 mph NNW | — | 7:17 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 68° / 75° 2.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 74° / 76° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 75° / 77° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 74° / 78° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 75° / 77° 3.1 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 73° / 77° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 69° / 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 Partly agree · medium 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, warmer than normal for late October (+2.9 °F; normal high: 77 °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 3:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Texas City
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:37 am
- Full dark 7:29 pm
- Civil dawn 7:05 am
- Civil dusk 7:01 pm
- Solar noon 1:03 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 7 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 92,353,424 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Texas City
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
- 9:51–10:51 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 Texas City
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Jetty 2.5 mi
- Jetty 2.5 mi
- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Pelican Rest Marina 7.3 mi
- Port of Galveston 7.8 mi
- Lee's Bait & Tackle 1.0 mi
- BAAD Marine Supply 1.8 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,250 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.85 mi from Texas City) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,000 ft
- 33 ft deep1,250 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 6.6 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 1,250 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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 Texas CityTides nearby
- Bayou Vista4.5 mi
- Tiki Island6.1 mi
- San Leon7.0 mi
- Galveston8.5 mi
- Bacliff10 mi
- Dickinson10 mi
- Bayview11 mi
- Kemah13 mi
- Smith Point14 mi
- Clear Lake Shores14 mi
Texas City at a glance
- Town or city of about 47,618 people. Coordinates: 29.384° N, 94.903° W.
- It is 8.5 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, Texas City, is 1.2 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Texas CityQuestions
What time is high tide today in Texas City?
Today in Texas City there is high tide at 9:04 pm (2.0 ft) and low tide at 12:36 pm. Tide coefficient 116.
What time is sunset today in Texas City?
At 6:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Texas City?
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 9:51–10:51 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 Texas City?
Light rain, from 71 °F to 80 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (12 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Texas City?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the southeast. The water is 75.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Texas City?
The best time to visit Texas City is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 72 °F to 84 °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 Texas City (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).