Tide conditions for Crystal Beach surf spots
Crystal Beach, Texas
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Crystal Beach. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
0.7ft
Rising
Next High
07:00 PM
1.4 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 2:00 AM(1.3ft) | 11:00 AM(0.2ft) | 9:00 PM(1.4ft) | -- |
| Tomorrow | 10:00 PM(1.5ft) | 12:00 PM(0.1ft) | -- | -- |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 11:00 PM(1.5ft) | 12:00 PM(0.1ft) | -- | -- |
| Wed, Nov 11 | -- | 1:00 PM(0.1ft) | -- | -- |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 12:00 AM(1.5ft) | 2:00 PM(0.1ft) | -- | -- |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 1:00 AM(1.5ft) | 3:00 PM(0.1ft) | -- | -- |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 2:00 AM(1.5ft) | 3:00 PM(0.1ft) | -- | -- |
Today
2:00 AM (1.3ft)
9:00 PM (1.4ft)
11:00 AM (0.2ft)
Tomorrow
10:00 PM (1.5ft)
12:00 PM (0.1ft)
Tue, Nov 10
11:00 PM (1.5ft)
12:00 PM (0.1ft)
Wed, Nov 11
1:00 PM (0.1ft)
Thu, Nov 12
12:00 AM (1.5ft)
2:00 PM (0.1ft)
Fri, Nov 13
1:00 AM (1.5ft)
3:00 PM (0.1ft)
Sat, Nov 14
2:00 AM (1.5ft)
3:00 PM (0.1ft)
Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Crystal Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Crystal Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Crystal Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Crystal Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
