Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2027|29.740°N, 94.832°W · NOAA 8770557
| ▼ Low | 3:18 AM | -0.03 ft |
| ▲ High | 12:17 PM | 1.34 ft |
| ▼ Low | 6:04 PM | 1.00 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:51 PM | 1.00 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.37 ft
Full Moon
99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 7:48 PM | 1:26 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 9:01 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 2:24 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 9:00 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 47average | |
| 19 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 7:48 PM | 2:04 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 10:15 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 3:25 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 9:14 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 64average | |
| 20 Tue | 🌕 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 2:41 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 11:20 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 4:30 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 9:19 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 80high | |
| 21 Wed | 🌕 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 3:18 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 12:17 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 6:04 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 8:51 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 90very high | |
| 22 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 7:50 PM | 3:56 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 1:11 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 95very high | |||
| 23 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 4:36 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 2:07 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 95very high | |||
| 24 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 5:20 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 3:08 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 91very 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 1:35 AM · Morgans Point, Barbours Cut (10 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (15 mi)
Wind
9mph
From N (355°)
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
−0.02 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.
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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Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 3:00 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