Nueces Bay Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 5 · NOAA station 8775244 (Nueces Bay)
Tides live · forecast as of 1:06 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.7 ft
· Slack water
Next high
4:09 AM
0.8 ft · in 3h 2m
Next low
10:44 AM
0.7 ft · in 9h 37m
Wind
4 mph SSE
Light breeze · gusts 9
Fishing score
43 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 4:09 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 10:44 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 5:33 PM | 1.0 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 11:50 PM | 0.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 2:57 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 11:17 AM | 0.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 7:46 PM | 1.0 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Nueces Bay
Today in Nueces Bay, high tide arrives at 4:09 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 5:33 PM (1.0 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:44 AM (0.7 ft) and again at 11:50 PM (0.8 ft). That's a 0.3-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 5:42 PM, under a waning crescent (22% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 2:57 AM (0.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
43/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMGood
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMGood
dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:43 AM
- Sunset
- 5:42 PM
Waning Crescent
22% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
64°F
Clear
- Wind
- 4 mph SSEgusts 9
- Waves
- —
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
79° / 64°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Fri, Nov 6
76° / 60°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sat, Nov 7
78° / 73°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 8
74° / 59°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 9
69° / 57°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
75° / 62°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 11
73° / 69°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Nueces Bay
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 8775244; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:43 AM↓ 5:42 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 5:42 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:45 AM↓ 5:41 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 5:41 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 5:40 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:39 PM |
| Wed, Nov 11 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:39 PM |
What's Biting at Nueces Bay
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.
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
Season: Spring and fall runs
Baits: Silver spoons, Gotcha plugs, Live pilchards
Find birds working bait and cast fast-moving metal through the frenzy. Wire or heavy fluoro — their teeth are scissors.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Soft Baits
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Nueces Bay Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Nueces Bay today?
High tide in Nueces Bay today is at 4:09 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 5:33 PM (1.0 ft), measured at NOAA station 8775244 (Nueces Bay).
›What time is low tide in Nueces Bay today?
Low tide in Nueces Bay today is at 10:44 AM (0.7 ft) and again at 11:50 PM (0.8 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Nueces Bay today?
Today's best fishing window at Nueces Bay is 5:30 AM–7:30 AM (rated Good, 60/100), driven by dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Nueces Bay in November?
In November, the most active species at Nueces Bay are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Southern Flounder, Spanish Mackerel. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Corpus Christi?
Yes — Nueces Bay (NOAA station 8775244) is the closest official tide prediction station to Corpus Christi, Texas, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Corpus Christi plan around.
›How accurate is this Nueces Bay tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8775244 (Nueces Bay) 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 Nueces Bay
This is the live tide dashboard for Nueces Bay, built on NOAA station 8775244 (Nueces Bay) on the mid-coast. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day. Nueces Bay is the closest NOAA tide station to Corpus Christi, Texas — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Corpus Christi, these are the tide predictions to plan around.