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 | 4:31 AM | 1.44 ft |
| βΌ Low | 2:10 PM | 0.20 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.24 ft
Waning Gibbous
81% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sun | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 6:43 PM | 12:09 AM βΌ 1.2 ft | 4:34 AM β² 1.4 ft | 12:35 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 9:13 PM β² 1.4 ft | 83high | |
| 18 Mon | π | β² 7:19 AM βΌ 6:41 PM | 12:14 AM βΌ 1.3 ft | 4:32 AM β² 1.4 ft | 1:16 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 92very high | ||
| 19 Tue | π | β² 7:20 AM βΌ 6:40 PM | 4:31 AM β² 1.4 ft | 2:10 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 94very high | |||
| 20 Wed | π | β² 7:20 AM βΌ 6:39 PM | 4:43 AM β² 1.5 ft | 3:13 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 94very high | |||
| 21 Thu | π | β² 7:21 AM βΌ 6:38 PM | 4:59 AM β² 1.5 ft | 4:18 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 93very high | |||
| 22 Fri | π | β² 7:22 AM βΌ 6:37 PM | 5:02 AM β² 1.4 ft | 5:31 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 88high | |||
| 23 Sat | π | β² 7:22 AM βΌ 6:36 PM | 4:15 AM β² 1.4 ft | 6:47 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 79high |
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 7:00 PM Β· Port Arthur (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (8 mi)
Wind
6mph
From ENE (74Β°)
6 kt on the water
Gusts 10 mph (9 kt)
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
70Β°F
High 81Β° Β· Low 68Β° so far today
Humidity
46%
Dew point 46Β°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.
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 19, 10:00 PM (run 21z 2026-10-19 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