Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 12:55 AM | 0.58 ft |
| ▼ Low | 4:04 PM | -0.45 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.03 ft
Waxing Crescent
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 5:16 PM | 12:55 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 4:04 PM ▼ -0.5 ft | 70high | |||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 5:17 PM | 1:11 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 4:42 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 65average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 5:17 PM | 1:21 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 5:18 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 58average | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 5:18 PM | 1:24 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 8:33 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 10:54 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 5:55 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 47average | |
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 5:18 PM | 1:19 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 8:30 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 2:25 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 6:34 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 35low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 5:18 PM | 1:09 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 8:50 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 4:11 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 7:27 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 41low | |
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 5:19 PM | 12:59 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 9:19 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 5:41 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 9:10 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 54average |
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 3:10 AM · Orange (8 mi)
Wind
10mph
From NNE (20°)
Gusts 17 mph
Temperature
57°F
High 62° · Low 57° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 38°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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 17, 4:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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