Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2027|29.740Β°N, 94.832Β°W Β· NOAA 8770557
| β² High | 10:46 AM | 1.22 ft |
| βΌ Low | 11:58 PM | -0.14 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.36 ft
Waxing Gibbous
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sun | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 8:06 PM | 4:59 AM β² 1.0 ft | 8:20 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 1:40 PM β² 1.0 ft | 9:10 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 66average | |
| 9 Mon | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 8:05 PM | 7:33 AM β² 1.1 ft | 10:06 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 75high | |||
| 10 Tue | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 8:04 PM | 9:46 AM β² 1.2 ft | 11:03 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 11 Wed | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 8:03 PM | 10:46 AM β² 1.2 ft | 11:58 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 12 Thu | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 8:03 PM | 11:34 AM β² 1.2 ft | 79high | ||||
| 13 Fri | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 8:02 PM | 12:49 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 12:12 PM β² 1.2 ft | 78high | |||
| 14 Sat | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 8:01 PM | 1:34 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 12:20 PM β² 1.2 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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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 12:35 AM Β· Morgans Point, Barbours Cut (10 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (15 mi)
Wind
4mph
From NNW (340Β°)
Gusts 5 mph
Measured at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut
Temperature
64Β°F
High 57Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
82%
Dew point 52Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.02 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 Β· Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston Β· Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 1:00 AM (run 03z 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 Β· 48 hours