Buffalo Bayou Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 5 · NOAA station 8770542 (Buffalo Bayou, Houston Ship Channel)
Tides live · forecast as of 2:12 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.1 ft
▲ Rising · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
5:36 AM
1.7 ft · in 3h 24m
Next low
1:04 PM
0.7 ft · in 10h 52m
Wind
2 mph WNW
Calm
Fishing score
48 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 5:36 AM | 1.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 1:04 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 6:47 PM | 1.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 12:46 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 5:44 AM | 1.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 1:23 PM | 0.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 8:09 PM | 1.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Buffalo Bayou
Today in Buffalo Bayou, high tide arrives at 5:36 AM (1.7 ft) and again at 6:47 PM (1.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:04 PM (0.7 ft). That's a 0.9-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 5:31 PM, under a waning crescent (22% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 12:46 AM (1.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
48/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMGood
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMGood
dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:38 AM
- Sunset
- 5:31 PM
Waning Crescent
22% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
60°F
Clear
- Wind
- 2 mph WNWgusts 4
- Waves
- —
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
78° / 57°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Fri, Nov 6
78° / 60°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sat, Nov 7
75° / 68°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Nov 8
69° / 59°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 9
73° / 60°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
78° / 60°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 11
77° / 65°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Buffalo Bayou
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8770542; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:31 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:30 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:39 AM↓ 5:30 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:40 AM↓ 5:29 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:42 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Wed, Nov 11 |
| ↑ 6:42 AM↓ 5:27 PM |
What's Biting at Buffalo Bayou
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current TPWD regulations before keeping any fish.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Season: Fall through spring; big drum run the passes in late winter
Baits: Blue crab halves, Dead shrimp, Clams
A bottom fish that feeds by feel, so scent beats action: crab or shrimp on a fish-finder rig, left still on a channel edge, jetty or bridge. The late-winter run of 30-plus pound drum through Gulf and Atlantic passes is a shore-fishable event; keep the small ones, release the big breeders.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Season: Spring and fall; the fall run to the passes is the event
Baits: Live mud minnows, Finger mullet, Gulp! shrimp on a jig head
Drag a bait slowly along the bottom at channel edges, jetty rocks and the down-current side of structure on an outgoing tide. In the fall, flounder stack in passes and inlets on their way to the Gulf or ocean; fish the drop-offs then.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
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Buffalo Bayou Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Buffalo Bayou today?
High tide in Buffalo Bayou today is at 5:36 AM (1.7 ft) and again at 6:47 PM (1.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 8770542 (Buffalo Bayou, Houston Ship Channel).
›What time is low tide in Buffalo Bayou today?
Low tide in Buffalo Bayou today is at 1:04 PM (0.7 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Buffalo Bayou today?
Today's best fishing window at Buffalo Bayou is 4:30 PM–6:30 PM (rated Good, 63/100), driven by dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Buffalo Bayou in November?
In November, the most active species at Buffalo Bayou are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Southern Flounder, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Buffalo Bayou tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8770542 (Buffalo Bayou, Houston Ship Channel) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Buffalo Bayou
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Buffalo Bayou as part of its upper-coast station network. This page tracks station 8770542 (Buffalo Bayou, Houston Ship Channel) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view.