Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Sunday, September 26, 2027|29.762°N, 95.344°W · NOAA 8770542
| ▼ Low | 12:05 AM | 0.00 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:27 AM | 2.01 ft |
| ▼ Low | 2:42 PM | 1.59 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:59 PM | 1.64 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.01 ft
Waning Crescent
16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 7:13 PM | 12:05 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 8:27 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 2:42 PM ▼ 1.6 ft | 4:59 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 102very high | |
| 27 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:11 PM | 1:10 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 8:27 AM ▲ 1.9 ft | 2:41 PM ▼ 1.4 ft | 6:42 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 84high | |
| 28 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:10 PM | 2:10 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 8:37 AM ▲ 1.8 ft | 2:57 PM ▼ 1.1 ft | 8:11 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 62average | |
| 29 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:09 PM | 3:05 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 8:49 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 3:18 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 9:26 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 44low | |
| 30 Thu | 🌑 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:08 PM | 3:55 AM ▼ 1.0 ft | 8:57 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 3:44 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 10:30 PM ▲ 2.0 ft | 59average | |
| 1 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:07 PM | 4:46 AM ▼ 1.3 ft | 8:57 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 4:14 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 11:32 PM ▲ 2.0 ft | 72high | |
| 2 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 7:05 PM | 5:52 AM ▼ 1.5 ft | 8:54 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 4:50 PM ▼ 0.3 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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Galveston · Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston · Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Galveston · Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 7:00 PM (run 15z 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
Cloud cover 0% · Feels like 75°F
Observed 4:35 PM · Manchester (5 mi) · sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (9 mi)
Wind
5mph
From SW (219°)
Gusts 7 mph
Measured at Manchester
Temperature
75°F
High 79° · Low 75° so far today
Humidity
50%
Dew point 55°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Manchester, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.