Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Monday, October 18, 2027|29.762°N, 95.344°W · NOAA 8770542
| ▲ High | 12:01 AM | 2.05 ft |
| ▼ Low | 4:43 PM | 0.12 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.93 ft
Waning Gibbous
89% illuminated
Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:24 AM ▼ 6:48 PM | 4:04 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 87high | ||||
| 18 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 7:24 AM ▼ 6:47 PM | 12:01 AM ▲ 2.1 ft | 4:43 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 90very high | |||
| 19 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:25 AM ▼ 6:46 PM | 12:56 AM ▲ 2.1 ft | 5:40 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 91very high | |||
| 20 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 6:45 PM | 5:03 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 6:52 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 96very high | |||
| 21 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 6:44 PM | 5:48 AM ▲ 2.1 ft | 8:02 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 98very high | |||
| 22 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 6:43 PM | 6:17 AM ▲ 2.1 ft | 9:15 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 98very high | |||
| 23 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:28 AM ▼ 6:42 PM | 6:30 AM ▲ 2.1 ft | 10:35 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 94very 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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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, 8:00 PM (run 21z 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 73°F
Observed 7:10 PM · Manchester (5 mi) · sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (9 mi)
Wind
3mph
From E (99°)
Gusts 6 mph
Measured at Manchester
Temperature
74°F
High 79° · Low 73° so far today
Humidity
47%
Dew point 52°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.