Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Thursday, December 17, 2026|29.680°N, 94.868°W · NOAA 8770625
| ▲ High | 2:00 AM | 0.76 ft |
| ▼ Low | 9:32 AM | 0.00 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:08 PM | 0.41 ft |
| ▼ Low | 7:24 PM | 0.36 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.76 ft
First Quarter
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Low
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 5:21 PM | 2:41 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 4:41 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 71high | |||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 5:21 PM | 2:24 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 5:20 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 67average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 2:15 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 5:59 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 59average | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 2:11 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:44 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 1:33 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 6:39 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 46average | |
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 2:00 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:32 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 4:08 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 7:24 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 34low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 1:33 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 9:47 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 6:59 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 9:11 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 43low | |
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 1:01 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 10:11 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 8:28 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 69average |
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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Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Cloud cover 0%
Observed 2:15 AM · Morgans Point, Barbours Cut (7 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (12 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NNW (340°)
Gusts 28 mph
Measured at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut
Temperature
60°F
High 63° · Low 59° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 39°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU ≈ 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 · 48 hours