Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 7:39 AM | -0.17 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:57 PM | 0.98 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.15 ft
Waxing Gibbous
73% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | 🌓 | ▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 7:23 PM | 4:07 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 5:56 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 94very high | |||
| 15 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 7:25 AM ▼ 7:24 PM | 5:13 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 6:17 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 100very high | |||
| 16 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:24 AM ▼ 7:24 PM | 6:30 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 6:52 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 101very high | |||
| 17 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 7:25 PM | 7:39 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 8:57 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 100very high | |||
| 18 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 7:25 PM | 8:42 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 6:10 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 8:16 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 92very high | ||
| 19 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 7:26 PM | 1:42 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 9:48 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 5:51 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:51 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 81high | |
| 20 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 7:27 PM | 3:04 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 10:48 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 5:36 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:44 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 69average |
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 1:40 AM · Port Arthur (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (8 mi)
Wind
4mph
From NNE (25°)
Gusts 10 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
60°F
High 57° · Low 54° so far today
Humidity
63%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
Bolivar · Jetties and passes
Limits of bull reds plus some slot reds, with fish still biting when the report was posted.
Jim L. · Captain Experiences ↗
Sabine · 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) · FishingBooker ↗
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 2:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-18 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 · 48 hours