Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Thursday, December 17, 2026|29.740°N, 94.832°W · NOAA 8770557
| ▲ High | 4:06 AM | 0.79 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:29 AM | 0.34 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:56 PM | 0.48 ft |
| ▼ Low | 7:32 PM | 0.40 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.45 ft
First Quarter
55% illuminated
Low
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 | 🌒 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 5:21 PM | 5:55 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 5:03 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 66average | |||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 5:21 PM | 3:27 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 5:39 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 61average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 3:48 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 6:15 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 55average | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 4:01 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 6:50 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 47average | |||
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 4:06 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:29 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 4:56 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 7:32 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 37low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 4:02 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 10:35 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 40low | |||
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 3:49 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 10:56 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 8:16 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:46 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 53average |
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
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Observed 2:15 AM · Morgans Point, Barbours Cut (10 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (15 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NNW (342°)
Gusts 24 mph
Measured at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut
Temperature
59°F
High 63° · Low 59° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 39°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 3:00 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