Freeport, TX Marine Weather & Fishing Forecast

Freeport, TX Conditions: Saturday, August 1

On Saturday, August 1, Freeport, TX sees high tide at 6:55 AM (1.6 ft) and 5:09 PM (1.3 ft), low tide at 1:12 PM (1.1 ft). Winds 4–14 mph from the SW gusting to 25 mph. Air temperatures 78–92°F. The strongest fishing windows line up with the moving water around each tide change, roughly an hour on either side.

Tides from NOAA Station 8772391 · wind & temperature from Open-Meteo. Open the live forecast for hourly charts and the 7-day outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tides in Freeport, TX today?

Freeport, TX experiences a mixed semidiurnal tide pattern common along the Gulf Coast, with two unequal high and low tides each day. The difference between highs can be significant, so check both tide heights when planning your trip.

What is the best time to fish in Freeport, TX?

The best fishing near Freeport, TX is typically one to two hours before and after each tide change, when moving water flushes bait off flats and through passes. On the Gulf Coast, outgoing tides are often the most productive because they concentrate baitfish in channels and creek mouths.

Is it safe to boat in Freeport, TX today?

Check the live wind forecast above for current conditions near Freeport, TX. Gulf waters can build steep chop quickly in winds above 15 mph, especially when wind opposes the tidal current. Afternoon sea breezes are common from spring through fall and can increase winds significantly after midday.

What is the water temperature near Freeport, TX?

Water temperatures near Freeport, TX typically range from the mid-50s in winter to the upper 80s in summer. Winter cold fronts can drop shallow bay temperatures rapidly, pushing redfish and trout into deeper channels. Summer heat concentrates fish around current and deeper structure.

What wind conditions are expected in Freeport, TX today?

The wind chart above shows today's hourly forecast for Freeport, TX using Open-Meteo weather model data. Along the Gulf Coast, east and southeast winds typically produce the best inshore fishing conditions with cleaner water, while west and southwest winds can push murky water across bays.

Fishing in Freeport, TX

Freeport serves launching point for some of the best offshore fishing on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast. Bryan Beach and Christmas Bay behind Follets Island offer superb inshore fishing for redfish, flounder, and speckled trout in lightly pressured waters. The Colorado River and the intracoastal canal system provide additional access to productive back bay fishing throughout the year.

Planning Your Trip

The Surfside Jetties at the mouth of the Brazos River are one of the Upper Coast's most productive fishing spots, consistently yielding redfish, sheepshead, and speckled trout. Tarpon are regularly caught near the jetties during their spring and summer migrations. The Quintana Beach area is known for its proximity to nearshore reefs and productive fishing during mackerel runs.

Offshore from Freeport, the Flower Garden Banks — the northernmost tropical coral reefs in the continental US — are within reach. The Flower Gardens support an extraordinary diversity of reef fish including grouper, snapper, and amberjack. The nearby oil and gas platforms produce outstanding mahi-mahi, wahoo, and tuna action. Use the live wind forecast to plan safe offshore trips.

What's Biting in Freeport, Season by Season

Spring: Black drum run the jetties and the Freeport harbor channel in March, with fish over 30 pounds common. Sheepshead spawn on the rocks early, then trout fire up on the reefs of Christmas Bay and the surrounding backwater as it warms. Spanish mackerel and the first kings show off the beachfront by May.

Summer: When the surf goes green, wade fishermen line the guts off Bryan Beach and Surfside for trout at dawn. The jetties hold reds, trout and mackerel on tide changes. Tarpon and big sharks work the beachfront, a fishery with deep local roots, and offshore boats make the run for snapper and kings.

Fall: Bull redfish crowd the Freeport jetties and the Brazos and San Bernard river mouths from September through November. Flounder stage in the Old Brazos River channel and pour past the jetties in November. Trout chase shrimp under birds in Christmas and Drum Bays, and the surf turns on between early fronts.

Winter: The deep, protected water of the Old Brazos River and Freeport harbor holds trout, redfish and sand trout when fronts push through, making it one of the better cold-weather bank fisheries on the upper coast. Sheepshead and black drum stay chewing on the jetty rocks. Warm afternoons pull reds onto the mud flats of Christmas Bay.

Local Spots Worth Knowing

The Surfside jetty on the east side and Quintana jetty on the west flank the Freeport ship channel, both walkable and productive most of the year. The Old Brazos River channel through town offers deep, protected water and steady bank access. Bryan Beach at the mouth of the Brazos gives surf and river-mouth fishing in one stop. Christmas Bay, a shallow grass-bottom bay behind Follets Island, is a favorite wade and kayak fishery for trout and reds. The San Bernard River mouth west of town adds another pass-style option.

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