Crystal Beach Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 5 · NOAA station 8771165 (Sievers Cove, Goat Island)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 2:12 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.6 ft
▲ Rising · 0.9 ft/hr
Next high
6:40 AM
3.8 ft · in 4h 28m
Next low
11:20 AM
2.3 ft · in 9h 8m
Wind
7 mph NE
Light breeze
Fishing score
67 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 12:00 AM | -0.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 6:40 AM | 3.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 11:20 AM | 2.3 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 5:30 PM | 5.7 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 12:50 AM | -0.7 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 7:40 AM | 3.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Low | 12:10 PM | 2.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6 | High | 6:10 PM | 5.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Crystal Beach
Today in Crystal Beach, high tide arrives at 6:40 AM (3.8 ft) and again at 5:30 PM (5.7 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:00 AM (-0.6 ft) and again at 11:20 AM (2.3 ft). That's a 6.3-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 5:29 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 12:50 AM (-0.7 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
68/ 100
Best windows today
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMVery Good
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:35 AM
- Sunset
- 5:29 PM
Waning Crescent
22% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
62°F
Clear
- Wind
- 7 mph NEgusts 9
- Waves
- 0.5 ft @ 5s
- Water temp
- 76°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
78° / 60°
Very Good
Best: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Fri, Nov 6
74° / 66°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Nov 7
74° / 62°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Nov 8
64° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Nov 9
69° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 10
71° / 54°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 11
74° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Crystal Beach
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 8771165; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:35 AM↓ 5:29 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:35 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:36 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:37 AM↓ 5:27 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:26 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:39 AM↓ 5:26 PM |
| Wed, Nov 11 |
| ↑ 6:39 AM↓ 5:25 PM |
What's Biting at Sievers Cove
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.
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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Sievers Cove Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Crystal Beach today?
High tide in Crystal Beach today is at 6:40 AM (3.8 ft) and again at 5:30 PM (5.7 ft), measured at NOAA station 8771165 (Sievers Cove, Goat Island).
›What time is low tide in Crystal Beach today?
Low tide in Crystal Beach today is at 12:00 AM (-0.6 ft) and again at 11:20 AM (2.3 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Crystal Beach today?
Today's best fishing window at Crystal Beach is 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (rated Very Good, 78/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Crystal Beach in November?
In November, the most active species at Crystal Beach are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Southern Flounder, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Crystal Beach?
Yes — Sievers Cove (NOAA station 8771165) is the closest official tide prediction station to Crystal Beach, Texas, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Crystal Beach plan around.
›How accurate is this Crystal Beach tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8771165 (Sievers Cove, Goat Island) 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 Sievers Cove
Sievers Cove is one of the upper-coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8771165 (Sievers Cove, Goat Island) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites. Sievers Cove is the closest NOAA tide station to Crystal Beach, Texas — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Crystal Beach, these are the tide predictions to plan around.