Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Sunday, August 22, 2027|29.762°N, 95.344°W · NOAA 8770542
| ▲ High | 1:20 AM | 1.36 ft |
| ▼ Low | 7:14 AM | 1.14 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:56 AM | 1.30 ft |
| ▼ Low | 7:06 PM | 0.28 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.09 ft
Waning Gibbous
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 7:55 PM | 1:20 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 7:14 AM ▼ 1.1 ft | 10:56 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 7:06 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 51average | |
| 23 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 7:53 PM | 2:38 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 8:01 AM ▼ 1.3 ft | 10:43 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 7:50 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 60average | |
| 24 Tue | 🌗 | ▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 7:52 PM | 4:19 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 8:43 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 70high | |||
| 25 Wed | 🌗 | ▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 5:37 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 9:53 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 26 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 7:50 PM | 6:52 AM ▲ 1.8 ft | 11:08 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 89high | |||
| 27 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 9:10 AM ▲ 1.9 ft | 95very high | ||||
| 28 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 7:48 PM | 12:17 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 9:52 AM ▲ 1.9 ft | 100very high |
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 9:15 AM · Houston Dunn (4 mi)
Wind
7mph
From E (80°)
Temperature
63°F
High 66° · Low 59° so far today
Humidity
72%
Dew point 54°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.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 11:00 AM (run 09z 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 · 48 hours
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