7-Day Tide Forecast
Pirates Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8771341. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Thursday, Jun 25
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:54 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 7:39 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
Friday, Jun 26
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:46 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 8:11 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
Saturday, Jun 27
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:25 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 8:45 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
Sunday, Jun 28
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:58 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 9:22 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
Monday, Jun 29
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 10:02 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 30
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:04 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 10:42 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
Wednesday, Jul 1
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:40 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 11:19 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Galveston County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.