Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2026|29.713Β°N, 94.690Β°W Β· NOAA 8770559
| βΌ Low | 1:50 PM | -0.29 ft |
New Moon
1% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 11:59 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 9:35 PM β² 1.2 ft | 78high | |||
| 7 Mon | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 12:34 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 10:35 PM β² 1.2 ft | 80high | |||
| 8 Tue | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 1:12 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 11:44 PM β² 1.2 ft | 81high | |||
| 9 Wed | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 1:50 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 81high | ||||
| 10 Thu | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 12:52 AM β² 1.2 ft | 2:28 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 81high | |||
| 11 Fri | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 1:48 AM β² 1.2 ft | 3:02 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 80high | |||
| 12 Sat | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 2:21 AM β² 1.2 ft | 3:33 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 79high |
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.
Observed 2:15 AM Β· Rollover Pass (17 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (23 mi)
Wind
17mph
From N (11Β°)
Gusts 22 mph
Measured at Rollover Pass
Temperature
58Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 39Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Rollover Pass, 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 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 Β· 48 hours