Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. Β· Captain Experiences β
| β² High | 12:21 AM | 0.46 ft |
| βΌ Low | 3:54 PM | -0.06 ft |
| β² High | 11:45 PM | 0.40 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.51 ft
First Quarter
45% illuminated
Low
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
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| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 5:17 PM | 1:25 AM β² 0.6 ft | 1:34 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 68average | |||
| 14 Mon | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:17 PM | 12:44 AM β² 0.6 ft | 2:23 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 62average | |||
| 15 Tue | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:18 PM | 12:34 AM β² 0.5 ft | 3:07 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 54average | |||
| 16 Wed | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:18 PM | 12:21 AM β² 0.5 ft | 3:54 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 11:45 PM β² 0.4 ft | 44low | ||
| 17 Thu | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:18 PM | 6:40 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 12:50 PM β² 0.2 ft | 4:54 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 11:25 PM β² 0.4 ft | 41low | |
| 18 Fri | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 6:43 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 2:42 PM β² 0.3 ft | 6:00 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 11:23 PM β² 0.4 ft | 53average | |
| 19 Sat | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 7:04 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 4:07 PM β² 0.4 ft | 6:47 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 11:24 PM β² 0.4 ft | 66average |
Coefficient compares each day's tidal swing with this station's weak and strong tides over the surrounding month (about 45 = weak, 95 = strong). Bigger swings move more water and bait.
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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 3:25 AM Β· Port Arthur (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (8 mi)
Wind
18mph
From NNE (14Β°)
Gusts 26 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
60Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 57Β° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 37Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. Β· Captain Experiences β
Bolivar Β· Jetties and passes
Limits of bull reds plus some slot reds, with fish still biting when the report was posted.
Jim L. Β· Captain Experiences β
Sabine Β· Sabine Lake
Mixed bag on Sabine Lake: trout and reds on the lake with a few tripletail around structure.
Sabine Lake Charters (Capt. Aaron Shetley) Β· FishingBooker β
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 4:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 UTC). Arrow length shows current speed. Labeled dots are measured sensor readings; open circles are model forecast points (click one to see its forecast below).
No salinity sensors near this station reported in the past week.
Model: NOAA Northern Gulf Operational Forecast System (NGOFS2). Sensors: Texas Water Development Board. Imagery: USDA/USGS The National Map.
NOAA NGOFS2 model Β· 48 hours