Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
Get Fishy Charters · Captain Experiences ↗
Friday, April 16, 2027|29.740°N, 94.832°W · NOAA 8770557
| ▼ Low | 12:21 AM | 0.93 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:38 AM | 1.02 ft |
| ▼ Low | 12:09 PM | 0.22 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:24 PM | 1.00 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.80 ft
Waxing Gibbous
79% illuminated
Average
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
Tap a day to see its chart
| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 7:43 PM | 6:09 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 4:22 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 96very high | |||
| 12 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 7:44 PM | 7:12 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 5:52 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 94very high | |||
| 13 Tue | 🌓 | ▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 7:45 PM | 8:21 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 7:03 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 90very high | |||
| 14 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 7:45 PM | 9:35 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 7:40 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 82high | |||
| 15 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 6:52 AM ▼ 7:46 PM | 10:52 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 8:03 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 71high | |||
| 16 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 6:51 AM ▼ 7:46 PM | 12:21 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 5:38 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 12:09 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 8:24 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 55average | |
| 17 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 7:47 PM | 12:49 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 7:33 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 1:20 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 8:43 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 48average |
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.
Loading current weather…
Loading map and salinity…
Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Galveston · Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
Get Fishy Charters · Captain Experiences ↗
Galveston · Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
Smoke n Reels · Captain Experiences ↗
Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
Observed 1:15 AM · Morgans Point, Barbours Cut (10 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (15 mi)
Wind
9mph
From NNW (348°)
Gusts 11 mph
Measured at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut
Temperature
59°F
High 61° · Low 59° so far today
Humidity
63%
Dew point 46°F
Visibility
10+mi
3-hour trend unavailable
Not enough readings yet.
Barometer at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut, 6-minute readings
Toggle layers above the map · click an open circle for its forecast
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 2:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-18 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