Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. Β· Captain Experiences β
| βΌ Low | 1:38 AM | 0.05 ft |
| β² High | 4:52 PM | 1.25 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.20 ft
Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sun | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 7:36 PM | 3:50 AM β² 1.0 ft | 10:42 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 4:51 PM β² 0.9 ft | 10:49 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 33low | |
| 5 Mon | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 7:36 PM | 4:58 AM β² 1.0 ft | 11:15 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 4:43 PM β² 1.0 ft | 11:13 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 51average | |
| 6 Tue | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 7:37 PM | 5:53 AM β² 1.1 ft | 11:44 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 4:48 PM β² 1.0 ft | 11:41 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 69average | |
| 7 Wed | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 7:37 PM | 6:47 AM β² 1.1 ft | 12:11 PM βΌ 0.9 ft | 4:57 PM β² 1.1 ft | 72high | ||
| 8 Thu | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 7:38 PM | 12:13 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 7:53 AM β² 1.2 ft | 12:34 PM βΌ 1.0 ft | 5:03 PM β² 1.1 ft | 84high | |
| 9 Fri | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 7:39 PM | 12:51 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 9:11 AM β² 1.2 ft | 12:46 PM βΌ 1.1 ft | 4:59 PM β² 1.2 ft | 91very high | |
| 10 Sat | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 7:39 PM | 1:38 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 4:52 PM β² 1.2 ft | 97very 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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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
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 10:35 AM Β· Port Arthur (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (8 mi)
Wind
7mph
From ENE (66Β°)
Gusts 12 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
63Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 52Β° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 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.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 11:00 AM (run 09z 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 Β· 48 hours