Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 5:36 AM | 1.06 ft |
| ▼ Low | 12:18 PM | 0.56 ft |
| ▲ High | 6:22 PM | 1.05 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.49 ft
Waxing Gibbous
92% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌓 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 6:41 PM | 5:05 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 8:32 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 71high | |||
| 19 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 6:40 PM | 5:30 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 9:28 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 69average | |||
| 20 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 6:39 PM | 5:45 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 10:16 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 64average | |||
| 21 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 6:38 PM | 5:50 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 12:15 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 3:43 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 10:59 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 56average | |
| 22 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 6:37 PM | 5:46 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 12:07 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 5:07 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 11:40 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 45average | |
| 23 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 6:36 PM | 5:36 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 12:18 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 6:22 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 34low | ||
| 24 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 6:35 PM | 12:20 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 5:27 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 12:37 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 7:35 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 53average |
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 · 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 16, 4:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 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
Cloud cover 100% · Feels like 75°F
Observed 2:50 PM · Orange (8 mi)
Wind
9mph
From N (350°)
Gusts 17 mph
Temperature
75°F
High 79° · Low 70° so far today
Humidity
64%
Dew point 62°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.