San Martin Lake Channel Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 5 · NOAA station 8779911 (San Martin Lake Channel)
Tides live · forecast as of 2:11 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.3 ft
▼ Falling · 0.1 ft/hr
Next high
2:07 PM
1.5 ft · in 11h 55m
Next low
7:34 AM
0.8 ft · in 5h 22m
Wind
2 mph N
Calm · gusts 11
Fishing score
43 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 12:26 AM | 1.4 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 7:34 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 2:07 PM | 1.5 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 7:46 PM | 1.2 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 11:59 PM | 1.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 8:00 AM | 0.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 3:39 PM | 1.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 9:08 PM | 1.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 11:44 PM | 1.4 ft |
Today's Tide Times in San Martin Lake Channel
Today in San Martin Lake Channel, high tide arrives at 12:26 AM (1.4 ft) and again at 2:07 PM (1.5 ft) and again at 11:59 PM (1.4 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 7:34 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 7:46 PM (1.2 ft). That's a 0.7-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 5:44 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 8:00 AM (0.5 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
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMGood
dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:40 AM
- Sunset
- 5:44 PM
Waning Crescent
22% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
70°F
Clear
- Wind
- 2 mph Ngusts 11
- Waves
- 1.8 ft @ 5s
- Water temp
- 80°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
86° / 70°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Fri, Nov 6
77° / 68°
Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sat, Nov 7
82° / 75°
Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Nov 8
80° / 69°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 9
72° / 68°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
77° / 71°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 11
75° / 71°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for San Martin Lake Channel
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 8779911; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:40 AM↓ 5:44 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:44 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:43 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:42 AM↓ 5:43 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:43 AM↓ 5:42 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 5:42 PM |
| Wed, Nov 11 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 5:41 PM |
What's Biting at San Martin Lake Channel
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.
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Season: March – October (check season closures)
Baits: Live pilchards, Swimbaits, Topwater plugs
Work dock lights, mangrove edges, and passes on moving water. Summer beach snook cruise the first trough at first light.
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Season: April – August migration
Baits: Live crabs, Threadfin herring, Swimbaits
Stake out passes and beaches during the spring migration — hill tides in the Keys are legendary. Bow to the king when it jumps.
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San Martin Lake Channel Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in San Martin Lake Channel today?
High tide in San Martin Lake Channel today is at 12:26 AM (1.4 ft) and again at 2:07 PM (1.5 ft) and again at 11:59 PM (1.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 8779911 (San Martin Lake Channel).
›What time is low tide in San Martin Lake Channel today?
Low tide in San Martin Lake Channel today is at 7:34 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 7:46 PM (1.2 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in San Martin Lake Channel today?
Today's best fishing window at San Martin Lake Channel 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 San Martin Lake Channel in November?
In November, the most active species at San Martin Lake Channel are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Port Isabel?
Yes — San Martin Lake Channel (NOAA station 8779911) is the closest official tide prediction station to Port Isabel, Texas, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Port Isabel plan around.
›How accurate is this San Martin Lake Channel tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8779911 (San Martin Lake 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 San Martin Lake Channel
NOAA maintains tide predictions for San Martin Lake Channel as part of its lower-coast station network. This page tracks station 8779911 (San Martin Lake 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. San Martin Lake Channel is the closest NOAA tide station to Port Isabel, Texas — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Port Isabel, these are the tide predictions to plan around.