Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, December 12, 2026|29.682Β°N, 94.985Β°W Β· NOAA 8770613
| β² High | 2:24 AM | 1.26 ft |
| βΌ Low | 4:17 PM | -0.43 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.69 ft
Waxing Crescent
12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 12:05 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 10:04 PM β² 1.4 ft | 83high | |||
| 7 Mon | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 12:38 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 10:48 PM β² 1.4 ft | 84high | |||
| 8 Tue | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 1:14 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 11:33 PM β² 1.4 ft | 84high | |||
| 9 Wed | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 1:55 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 83high | ||||
| 10 Thu | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 12:32 AM β² 1.3 ft | 2:42 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 81high | |||
| 11 Fri | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 1:40 AM β² 1.3 ft | 3:32 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 79high | |||
| 12 Sat | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 2:24 AM β² 1.3 ft | 4:17 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 78high |
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 12:15 AM Β· Morgans Point, Barbours Cut (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (5 mi)
Wind
21mph
From NNW (338Β°)
Gusts 29 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
63Β°F
Humidity
39%
Dew point 37Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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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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, 1:00 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