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 | 3:29 AM | 0.11 ft |
| β² High | 3:12 PM | 1.30 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.19 ft
Waxing Crescent
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sun | π | β² 6:26 AM βΌ 7:58 PM | 1:20 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 4:02 PM β² 1.4 ft | 98very high | |||
| 10 Mon | π | β² 6:25 AM βΌ 7:58 PM | 2:22 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 4:27 PM β² 1.4 ft | 94very high | |||
| 11 Tue | π | β² 6:25 AM βΌ 7:59 PM | 3:29 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 3:12 PM β² 1.3 ft | 88high | |||
| 12 Wed | π | β² 6:24 AM βΌ 7:59 PM | 4:36 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 2:38 PM β² 1.2 ft | 77high | |||
| 13 Thu | π | β² 6:23 AM βΌ 8:00 PM | 5:50 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 2:28 PM β² 1.2 ft | 8:21 PM βΌ 0.9 ft | 11:31 PM β² 1.0 ft | 63average | |
| 14 Fri | π | β² 6:23 AM βΌ 8:01 PM | 7:04 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 2:18 PM β² 1.1 ft | 8:34 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 45average | ||
| 15 Sat | π | β² 6:22 AM βΌ 8:01 PM | 2:11 AM β² 1.0 ft | 8:05 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 2:14 PM β² 1.1 ft | 9:00 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 43low |
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% Β· Feels like 72Β°F
Observed 4:35 PM Β· Port Arthur (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (8 mi)
Wind
2mph
From E (99Β°)
Gusts 4 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
71Β°F
High 75Β° Β· Low 68Β° so far today
Humidity
31%
Dew point 41Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.04 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.
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 18, 5:00 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