Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, February 26, 2027|29.680°N, 94.868°W · NOAA 8770625
| ▼ Low | 6:04 AM | -0.42 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:05 PM | 0.91 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.33 ft
Waning Gibbous
64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sun | 🌕 | ▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 6:13 PM | 2:37 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 6:26 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 2:45 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 10:23 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 66average | |
| 22 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:52 AM ▼ 6:13 PM | 3:10 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 8:17 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 3:32 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 9:44 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 47average | |
| 23 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:51 AM ▼ 6:14 PM | 3:47 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 10:12 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 4:25 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:04 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 40low | |
| 24 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 6:15 PM | 4:28 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 12:06 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 5:29 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 8:28 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 55average | |
| 25 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 6:15 PM | 5:14 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 1:59 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 71high | |||
| 26 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 6:16 PM | 6:04 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 4:05 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 75high | |||
| 27 Sat | 🌗 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 6:17 PM | 7:03 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 5:57 PM ▲ 0.9 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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Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Galveston · Offshore
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Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 1:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-18 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
Observed 12:35 AM · Morgans Point, Barbours Cut (7 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (12 mi)
Wind
10mph
From N (351°)
Gusts 11 mph
Measured at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut
Temperature
60°F
High 61° · Low 61° so far today
Humidity
55%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
—mi
−0.01 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.