Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Sunday, April 25, 2027|29.682Β°N, 94.985Β°W Β· NOAA 8770613
| βΌ Low | 5:36 AM | 0.09 ft |
| β² High | 4:36 PM | 1.69 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.60 ft
Waning Gibbous
78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 7:53 PM | 5:36 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 4:36 PM β² 1.7 ft | 79high | |||
| 26 Mon | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 7:53 PM | 6:35 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 5:38 PM β² 1.7 ft | 75high | |||
| 27 Tue | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 7:54 PM | 7:46 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 6:21 PM β² 1.7 ft | 72high | |||
| 28 Wed | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 7:54 PM | 8:49 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 6:40 PM β² 1.6 ft | 68average | |||
| 29 Thu | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 7:55 PM | 9:38 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 6:35 PM β² 1.6 ft | 63average | |||
| 30 Fri | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 7:56 PM | 10:21 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 6:33 PM β² 1.5 ft | 54average | |||
| 1 Sat | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 7:56 PM | 2:06 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 5:15 AM β² 1.0 ft | 11:09 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 6:27 PM β² 1.4 ft | 39low |
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 11:35 PM Β· Morgans Point, Barbours Cut (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (5 mi)
Wind
8mph
From NNW (347Β°)
Gusts 10 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
62Β°F
Humidity
55%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 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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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 12:00 AM (run 21z 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