Tide conditions for Surfside Beach surf spots
Surfside 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 Surfside Beach. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
0.6ft
Rising
Next High
05:00 PM
2.1 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:00 PM(2.1ft) | 9:30 AM(-0.0ft) | -- | -- |
| Tomorrow | 8:00 PM(2.1ft) | 10:00 AM(-0.0ft) | -- | -- |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 9:00 PM(2.0ft) | 11:00 AM(0.0ft) | -- | -- |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 10:00 PM(1.9ft) | 12:00 PM(0.1ft) | -- | -- |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 10:00 PM(1.9ft) | 12:00 PM(0.2ft) | -- | -- |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 11:00 PM(1.8ft) | 1:00 PM(0.4ft) | -- | -- |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 11:00 PM(1.6ft) | 2:00 PM(0.6ft) | -- | -- |
Today
7:00 PM (2.1ft)
9:30 AM (-0.0ft)
Tomorrow
8:00 PM (2.1ft)
10:00 AM (-0.0ft)
Fri, Nov 13
9:00 PM (2.0ft)
11:00 AM (0.0ft)
Sat, Nov 14
10:00 PM (1.9ft)
12:00 PM (0.1ft)
Sun, Nov 15
10:00 PM (1.9ft)
12:00 PM (0.2ft)
Mon, Nov 16
11:00 PM (1.8ft)
1:00 PM (0.4ft)
Tue, Nov 17
11:00 PM (1.6ft)
2:00 PM (0.6ft)
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 Surfside Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Surfside 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 Surfside 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 Surfside 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.
