Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. Β· Captain Experiences β
Saturday, November 14, 2026|29.980Β°N, 93.882Β°W Β· NOAA 8770520
| β² High | 2:06 AM | 1.01 ft |
| βΌ Low | 4:45 PM | -0.04 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.04 ft
Waxing Crescent
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sun | π | β² 6:34 AM βΌ 5:23 PM | 12:46 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 3:48 AM β² 1.0 ft | 12:21 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 8:52 PM β² 1.1 ft | 81high | |
| 9 Mon | π | β² 6:35 AM βΌ 5:22 PM | 12:49 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 9:43 PM β² 1.1 ft | 83high | |||
| 10 Tue | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 5:22 PM | 1:22 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 10:35 PM β² 1.1 ft | 83high | |||
| 11 Wed | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 2:02 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 11:41 PM β² 1.0 ft | 82high | |||
| 12 Thu | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 2:50 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 79high | ||||
| 13 Fri | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 1:07 AM β² 1.0 ft | 3:47 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 78high | |||
| 14 Sat | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 2:06 AM β² 1.0 ft | 4:45 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 76high |
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 9:10 PM Β· Orange (8 mi)
Wind
7mph
From N (360Β°)
Temperature
65Β°F
High 79Β° Β· Low 65Β° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.11 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly 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 16, 10:00 PM (run 21z 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 Β· 48 hours