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 | 12:42 AM | 0.65 ft |
| βΌ Low | 9:58 AM | -0.99 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.64 ft
Full Moon
100% illuminated
Very good
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 7:35 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 4:59 PM β² 0.5 ft | 7:23 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 9:35 PM β² 0.5 ft | 77high | |
| 21 Mon | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 8:17 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 11:56 PM β² 0.6 ft | 88high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 9:07 AM βΌ -0.9 ft | 91very high | ||||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 12:42 AM β² 0.6 ft | 9:58 AM βΌ -1.0 ft | 98very high | |||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:22 PM | 1:29 AM β² 0.7 ft | 10:47 AM βΌ -1.0 ft | 99very high | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:22 PM | 2:25 AM β² 0.7 ft | 11:37 AM βΌ -1.0 ft | 99very high | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:23 PM | 3:30 AM β² 0.6 ft | 12:30 PM βΌ -0.9 ft | 94very high |
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 3:45 AM Β· Port Arthur (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (8 mi)
Wind
15mph
From NNE (14Β°)
Gusts 28 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
60Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 57Β° so far today
Humidity
47%
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