Port Aransas (H. Caldwell Pier) tide chart
Texas · Port Aransas · NOAA station 8775270 · times in local time (CDT)
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Tides today, Sunday, October 11
- High 1:59 AM 1.9 ft
- Low 9:31 AM 0.7 ft
- High 5:52 PM 2.6 ft
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Sunrise 7:27 AM · Sunset 7:04 PM · New moon (0%)
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Marine forecast: Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM
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- Nearest weather buoy Aransas Pass Channel Entrance S, TX (252) (13 mi): waves, wind and water temperature
Marine radio: weather channels and VHF
NOAA Weather Radio
- 162.550 MHz WX1 KHB41, Rockport, TX (13 mi)
- 162.475 MHz WX3 WXL26, Port O'Connor, TX (56 mi)
To get alerts on a weather alert radio, program county code 048007 (Aransas).
VHF marine channels
- Ch 16 Distress, safety and calling
- Ch 9 Boater-to-boater calling
- Ch 22A Coast Guard safety broadcasts
- Ch 13 Bridge-to-bridge (big ships, drawbridges)
- Ch 68, 69, 71, 72, 78A Recreational chat
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Tide times this week
| Day | High and low tides | Sunrise / sunset | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | H 1:59 AM 1.9 ftL 9:31 AM 0.7 ftH 5:52 PM 2.6 ft | 7:27 AM / 7:04 PM | New moon (0%) |
| Mon Oct 12 | L 10:04 AM 0.6 ftH 6:57 PM 2.7 ft | 7:27 AM / 7:03 PM | New moon (2%) |
| Tue Oct 13 | L 10:41 AM 0.6 ftH 8:04 PM 2.7 ft | 7:28 AM / 7:02 PM | Waxing crescent (6%) |
| Wed Oct 14 | L 11:22 AM 0.6 ftH 9:18 PM 2.6 ft | 7:28 AM / 7:01 PM | Waxing crescent (12%) |
| Thu Oct 15 | L 12:09 PM 0.6 ftH 10:40 PM 2.5 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:00 PM | Waxing crescent (20%) |
| Fri Oct 16 | L 1:03 PM 0.5 ftH 11:55 PM 2.4 ft | 7:29 AM / 6:59 PM | Waxing crescent (29%) |
| Sat Oct 17 | L 2:04 PM 0.5 ft | 7:30 AM / 6:58 PM | First quarter (39%) |
Tidal currents near Port Aransas (H. Caldwell Pier)
From NOAA's current predictions for Utsmi Research Pier (midchannel) at 20 ft depth, 0.8 miles away. Slack is when the current turns and the water is calmest; flood runs in with the rising tide and ebb runs out with the falling tide. Times are the peak of each run, in knots. The flood runs toward the WNW (300°) and the ebb toward the ESE (122°). The strongest current this week is 3.1 knots.
| Day | Slack water and peak currents |
|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | Slack 2:23 AMSlack 3:34 AMEbb 10:01 AM 2.4 knSlack 2:03 PMFlood 6:14 PM 2.7 kn |
| Mon Oct 12 | Slack 3:02 AMEbb 10:20 AM 2.8 knSlack 2:45 PMFlood 6:57 PM 3.0 kn |
| Tue Oct 13 | Slack 3:48 AMEbb 10:44 AM 3.0 knSlack 3:28 PMFlood 7:39 PM 3.0 kn |
| Wed Oct 14 | Slack 4:40 AMEbb 11:14 AM 3.1 knSlack 4:15 PMFlood 8:25 PM 2.9 kn |
| Thu Oct 15 | Slack 5:38 AMEbb 11:51 AM 3.1 knSlack 5:06 PMFlood 9:27 PM 2.7 kn |
| Fri Oct 16 | Slack 6:38 AMEbb 12:34 PM 3.0 knSlack 6:01 PMFlood 11:01 PM 2.5 kn |
| Sat Oct 17 | Slack 7:33 AMEbb 1:25 PM 2.8 knSlack 7:00 PM |
Current predictions can differ a lot over short distances: check the station location on NOAA before planning a passage.
Best fishing times at Port Aransas (H. Caldwell Pier)
Solunar periods for this spot: major periods (about two hours) are centred on the moon passing overhead or underfoot, and minor periods (about an hour) on moonrise and moonset. Days near the new and full moon rate higher, and so does a period that lines up with sunrise, sunset or a turn of the tide.
| Day | Rating | Major periods | Minor periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | Excellent | 12:43 AM–2:43 AM, 1:05 PM–3:05 PM | 8:00 AM–9:00 AM, 7:06 PM–8:06 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | Very good | 1:29 AM–3:29 AM, 1:52 PM–3:52 PM | 8:58 AM–9:58 AM, 7:42 PM–8:42 PM |
| Tue Oct 13 | Good | 2:16 AM–4:16 AM, 2:40 PM–4:40 PM | 9:55 AM–10:55 AM, 8:22 PM–9:22 PM |
| Wed Oct 14 | Fair | 3:05 AM–5:05 AM, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM | 10:52 AM–11:52 AM, 9:06 PM–10:06 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | Good | 3:55 AM–5:55 AM, 4:21 PM–6:21 PM | 11:46 AM–12:46 PM, 9:56 PM–10:56 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | Fair | 4:46 AM–6:46 AM, 5:12 PM–7:12 PM | 12:36 PM–1:36 PM, 10:49 PM–11:49 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | Fair | 5:37 AM–7:37 AM, 6:01 PM–8:01 PM | 1:21 PM–2:21 PM |
Solunar times are a rule of thumb many anglers use, not a guarantee. Moving water around a tide change usually matters as much.
Best daylight low tides in the next two weeks
The lowest water that falls between sunrise and sunset, for tide pooling and beachcombing.
- 0.5 ft at 1:03 PM on Friday, October 16
- 0.5 ft at 2:04 PM on Saturday, October 17
- 0.6 ft at 12:09 PM on Thursday, October 15
- 0.6 ft at 11:22 AM on Wednesday, October 14
- 0.6 ft at 3:09 PM on Sunday, October 18
- 0.6 ft at 10:41 AM on Tuesday, October 13
Tide table: October 11 to November 10, 2026
Full 2026 tide table Full 2027 tide table
| Day | High and low tides | Sunrise / sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | H 1:59 AM 1.9 ftL 9:31 AM 0.7 ftH 5:52 PM 2.6 ft | 7:27 AM / 7:04 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | L 10:04 AM 0.6 ftH 6:57 PM 2.7 ft | 7:27 AM / 7:03 PM |
| Tue Oct 13 | L 10:41 AM 0.6 ftH 8:04 PM 2.7 ft | 7:28 AM / 7:02 PM |
| Wed Oct 14 | L 11:22 AM 0.6 ftH 9:18 PM 2.6 ft | 7:28 AM / 7:01 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | L 12:09 PM 0.6 ftH 10:40 PM 2.5 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:00 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | L 1:03 PM 0.5 ftH 11:55 PM 2.4 ft | 7:29 AM / 6:59 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | L 2:04 PM 0.5 ft | 7:30 AM / 6:58 PM |
| Sun Oct 18 | H 12:47 AM 2.3 ftL 3:09 PM 0.6 ft | 7:31 AM / 6:57 PM |
| Mon Oct 19 | H 1:18 AM 2.1 ftL 4:13 PM 0.6 ft | 7:31 AM / 6:56 PM |
| Tue Oct 20 | H 1:31 AM 2.0 ftL 5:15 PM 0.7 ft | 7:32 AM / 6:55 PM |
| Wed Oct 21 | H 1:35 AM 1.9 ftL 7:53 AM 1.5 ftH 11:07 AM 1.6 ftL 6:15 PM 0.9 ft | 7:32 AM / 6:54 PM |
| Thu Oct 22 | H 1:34 AM 1.8 ftL 7:32 AM 1.3 ftH 1:09 PM 1.7 ftL 7:17 PM 1.2 ft | 7:33 AM / 6:53 PM |
| Fri Oct 23 | H 1:29 AM 1.8 ftL 7:41 AM 1.1 ftH 2:33 PM 2.0 ftL 8:25 PM 1.5 ft | 7:34 AM / 6:52 PM |
| Sat Oct 24 | H 1:21 AM 1.8 ftL 8:03 AM 0.9 ftH 3:45 PM 2.4 ftL 9:45 PM 1.8 ft | 7:34 AM / 6:51 PM |
| Sun Oct 25 | H 1:02 AM 1.9 ftL 8:31 AM 0.7 ftH 4:51 PM 2.6 ft | 7:35 AM / 6:51 PM |
| Mon Oct 26 | L 9:07 AM 0.4 ftH 5:57 PM 2.9 ft | 7:36 AM / 6:50 PM |
| Tue Oct 27 | L 9:48 AM 0.2 ftH 7:05 PM 3.0 ft | 7:36 AM / 6:49 PM |
| Wed Oct 28 | L 10:36 AM 0.1 ftH 8:19 PM 3.0 ft | 7:37 AM / 6:48 PM |
| Thu Oct 29 | L 11:29 AM -0.1 ftH 9:34 PM 2.9 ft | 7:38 AM / 6:47 PM |
| Fri Oct 30 | L 12:27 PM -0.1 ftH 10:44 PM 2.8 ft | 7:38 AM / 6:47 PM |
| Sat Oct 31 | L 1:30 PM 0.0 ftH 11:39 PM 2.6 ft | 7:39 AM / 6:46 PM |
| Sun Nov 1 | L 1:38 PM 0.1 ftH 11:14 PM 2.3 ft | 6:40 AM / 5:45 PM |
| Mon Nov 2 | L 2:48 PM 0.3 ftH 11:34 PM 2.0 ft | 6:40 AM / 5:44 PM |
| Tue Nov 3 | L 4:03 PM 0.7 ftH 11:41 PM 1.8 ft | 6:41 AM / 5:44 PM |
| Wed Nov 4 | L 5:53 AM 1.2 ftH 11:09 AM 1.6 ftL 5:20 PM 1.0 ftH 11:40 PM 1.7 ft | 6:42 AM / 5:43 PM |
| Thu Nov 5 | L 6:05 AM 0.9 ftH 1:01 PM 1.8 ftL 6:43 PM 1.4 ftH 11:30 PM 1.6 ft | 6:43 AM / 5:42 PM |
| Fri Nov 6 | L 6:29 AM 0.7 ftH 2:22 PM 2.1 ftL 8:21 PM 1.6 ftH 11:05 PM 1.7 ft | 6:43 AM / 5:42 PM |
| Sat Nov 7 | L 6:59 AM 0.5 ftH 3:28 PM 2.4 ft | 6:44 AM / 5:41 PM |
| Sun Nov 8 | L 7:30 AM 0.3 ftH 4:25 PM 2.5 ft | 6:45 AM / 5:40 PM |
| Mon Nov 9 | L 8:04 AM 0.2 ftH 5:18 PM 2.6 ft | 6:46 AM / 5:40 PM |
| Tue Nov 10 | L 8:40 AM 0.2 ftH 6:12 PM 2.6 ft | 6:46 AM / 5:39 PM |
Heights are in feet above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero line on most US nautical charts. A minus height means the water drops below that line.
Around Port Aransas (H. Caldwell Pier)
Beaches
- Holiday Beach 0.8 mi
- Quarantine Shore 5.6 mi
Marinas
- UT Marina 0.8 mi
- Port Aransas Marina 1.2 mi
Fishing piers and docks
- Caldwell Pier 0.1 mi
- Horace Caldwell Pier 0.2 mi
- Trout Street Yacht Basin 1.1 mi
Distances from the tide station. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; links open in Google Maps.
About the tides at Port Aransas (H. Caldwell Pier)
Port Aransas (H. Caldwell Pier) gets usually just one high tide and one low tide a day. Over the next month the water typically rises or falls about 1.5 ft between a high and the next low.
The biggest swings in this window come around Thursday, October 29, when the day's range reaches 3.0 ft, and again around Tuesday, November 10 (2.4 ft). Here the biggest ranges depend on the moon's phase and on how far north or south of the equator it is, so they don't always line up with the new and full moon. The calmest day is Thursday, October 22, with only 0.7 ft between the day's highest and lowest water.
The lowest tide of the month is -0.1 ft at 12:27 PM on Friday, October 30. There are 3 minus tides (lows below the chart's zero line) in this window: the best times for tide pools, clamming and walking the flats.
The highest predicted tide is 3.0 ft at 8:19 PM on Wednesday, October 28. Onshore wind or a storm can push the real water level above that.
This is a reference (harmonic) station: NOAA predicts its tides directly from years of measured water levels here, which makes it among the most reliable predictions on the coast.
Station details
- NOAA station ID: 8775270
- Type: reference (harmonic)
- Location: 27.8267, -97.0500
Nearby tide stations
- Aransas, Aransas Pass 1 mi
- Port Aransas 2 mi
- Conn Brown Harbor, Aransas Pass 8 mi
- Enbridge, Ingleside 10 mi
- Rockport 13 mi
- La Qunita Channel North 14 mi