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 | 12:45 AM | 0.12 ft |
| β² High | 10:18 AM | 1.29 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.18 ft
Waning Gibbous
92% illuminated
Good
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
Tap a day to see its chart
| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 7:44 PM | 4:10 AM β² 1.2 ft | 10:43 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 3:56 PM β² 1.1 ft | 10:34 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 56average | |
| 19 Mon | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 7:45 PM | 5:30 AM β² 1.2 ft | 11:33 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 4:05 PM β² 1.1 ft | 11:06 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 75high | |
| 20 Tue | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 7:45 PM | 6:37 AM β² 1.3 ft | 12:11 PM βΌ 1.0 ft | 4:18 PM β² 1.1 ft | 11:37 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 88high | |
| 21 Wed | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 7:46 PM | 7:53 AM β² 1.3 ft | 12:41 PM βΌ 1.1 ft | 4:31 PM β² 1.2 ft | 88high | ||
| 22 Thu | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 12:09 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 9:10 AM β² 1.3 ft | 1:02 PM βΌ 1.2 ft | 4:32 PM β² 1.2 ft | 94very high | |
| 23 Fri | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 12:45 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 10:18 AM β² 1.3 ft | 93very high | |||
| 24 Sat | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 1:28 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 2:30 PM β² 1.3 ft | 90very 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.
Loading current weatherβ¦
Loading map and salinityβ¦
Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
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% Β· Feels like 70Β°F
Observed 5:30 PM Β· Port Arthur (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (8 mi)
Wind
1mph
From ESE (103Β°)
Gusts 2 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
71Β°F
High 75Β° Β· Low 69Β° so far today
Humidity
38%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
Toggle layers above the map Β· click an open circle for its forecast
Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 6:00 PM (run 15z 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