Tiki Island tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 3:14 am (1.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–4:10 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 76 °F slight · 4.4 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 78 °F from the SE, gusts 13 · overcast
- 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
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–2:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Tiki Island there is low tide at 12:47 pm. Tide coefficient 115. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:14 am. 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 2.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southeast (10 mph). Overcast, 78 °F.
Fishing in Tiki Island today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:47 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 1:50 pm, combines the 12:47 pm low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:50 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:00 am to 4:00 am, 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 Tiki Island
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Feels like 83 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Cloudy (90% cloud cover)
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 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:47 pm
Low tide at 12:47 pm: that's when there's the most sand.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 76 °F, though with clouds.
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 Tiki Island
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- Sunny Beach 5.0 mi · S
- Parking
- Bermuda Beach 6.1 mi · S
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
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Tides in Tiki Island
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:47 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 10 h 17 min to high tide at 3:14 am.
Tide coefficient for the day: 115. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.9 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 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.1 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 115, 1.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 20, 0.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:30 am · 6:37 pm | Low tide 12:47 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 115 | 91% | Major periods 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:31 am · 6:36 pm | High tide 3:14 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 1:40 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 115 | 83% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 6:35 pm | High tide 3:35 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 2:41 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 115 | 74% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 6:34 pm | High tide 4:06 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 3:52 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 110 | 63% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:33 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 3:29 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 4:10 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 100 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:33 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 3:37 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 5:28 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 84 | 40% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 3:08 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 6:42 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 64 | 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 Galveston Railroad Bridge station (NOAA), 1.3 mi from Tiki Island. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Tiki Island
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Monday 2: 3.2 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 (+1.2 °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 4:57 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 Tiki Island today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:47 pm): little current from 12:32 pm to 1:02 pm
- 2.3 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:47 pm (12:32–1:02 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.8 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. 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, 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current 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
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- S.S. Selma 8.5 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- Wreck 4.4 mi
- Wreck 4.4 mi
- Wreck 4.9 mi
- Wreck 5.0 mi
- Wreck 7.9 mi
- Galveston Island State Park 7.2 mi
- Subsea Global Solutions Houston 3.6 mi
- Texas Scuba Adventures 7.4 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 Tiki Island
Now in Tiki Island
- Low / high
- 71 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 7%
- Clouds
- 87%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 70 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 53
- 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light rain | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 71° | 73° | 73° | 75° | 82° | 81° | 76° | 73° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 E | 7 ESE | 8 ESE | 8 ESE | 13 ESE | 12 E | 9 SE | 8 ESE |
| Gusts | 11 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 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° 9 SE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 8 ESE 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 72° 7 SE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 71° 6 ESE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 69° 5 E 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 72° 5 E 1.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 11 E 1.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 12 E 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 82 °F | 13 mph ESE | 2.9 ft | — | |
| Thu 29 | 69 / 78 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 3:14 am | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 78 °F | 14 mph E | 2.8 ft | 3:35 am | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 79 °F | 8 mph E | 2.6 ft | 4:06 am | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 80 °F | 8 mph E | 2.1 ft | 3:29 am | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 80 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.2 ft | 3:37 am | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 79 °F | 15 mph S | 3.1 ft | 3:08 am | |
| Wed 4 | 66 / 76 °F | 12 mph W | 2.5 ft | 2:04 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 73 °F | 12 mph NW | 3.1 ft | 1:57 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 72 °F | 10 mph N | 2.6 ft | 2:00 am · 4:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 73 °F | 10 mph E | — | 2:04 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 74 °F | 10 mph E | — | 6:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 65 °F | 4 mph N | — | 7:10 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 68 °F | 6 mph NNW | — | 8:04 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 69° / 78° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 72° / 78° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 72° / 79° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 72° / 80° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 72° / 80° 3.2 ft
- Tue 3 Thunderstorm 69° / 79° 3.1 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 66° / 76° 2.5 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 (+5.9 °F; normal high: 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 4:57 pm (local time).
The sun in Tiki Island
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 92,353,423 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tiki Island
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 Tiki Island
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Galveston Fishing Pier 5.1 mi
- Galvestons 61st Street Fishing Pier 6.0 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Pelican Rest Marina 3.7 mi
- Port of Galveston 6.5 mi
- Fat Boys Bait and Tackle 0.8 mi
- Galveston Bait & Tackle 2.7 mi
- Smitty's Bait House 3.7 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 2.2 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Tiki Island) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.2 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 2.2 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.2 mi out. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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 Tiki IslandTides nearby
- Bayou Vista2.4 mi
- Texas City6.1 mi
- Galveston7.2 mi
- Jamaica Beach8.3 mi
- San Leon13 mi
- Dickinson14 mi
- Bacliff15 mi
- Bayview16 mi
- Kemah18 mi
- Clear Lake Shores19 mi
Tiki Island at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,026 people. Coordinates: 29.297° N, 94.917° W.
- It is 7.2 mi west of Galveston, the main place in Texas. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Galveston.
- The nearest tide station, Galveston Railroad Bridge, is 1.3 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Teakwood Marina (0.7 mi), Payco Marina (2.8 mi), The Landings of Galveston Marina (4.2 mi).
Questions about Tiki IslandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Tiki Island?
Today in Tiki Island there is low tide at 12:47 pm. Tide coefficient 115.
What time is sunset today in Tiki Island?
At 6:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:01 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tiki Island?
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 Tiki Island?
Light rain, from 71 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southeast (10 mph) and a 7% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tiki Island?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the southeast. The water is 75.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tiki Island?
The best time to visit Tiki Island is from March to May and in October: highs of 70 °F to 82 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 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 Galveston Railroad Bridge (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).