Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2027|29.680°N, 94.868°W · NOAA 8770625
| ▼ Low | 9:53 AM | -0.28 ft |
| ▲ High | 9:33 PM | 1.31 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.59 ft
Waxing Gibbous
62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | 🌓 | ▲ 7:30 AM ▼ 7:27 PM | 7:21 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 7:26 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 87high | |||
| 15 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 7:29 AM ▼ 7:27 PM | 8:35 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 8:41 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 94very high | |||
| 16 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:28 AM ▼ 7:28 PM | 9:53 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 9:33 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 100very high | |||
| 17 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 7:29 PM | 11:05 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 10:09 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 100very high | |||
| 18 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 7:25 AM ▼ 7:29 PM | 12:07 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 10:29 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 99very high | |||
| 19 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:24 AM ▼ 7:30 PM | 1:03 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 10:33 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 90very high | |||
| 20 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 7:30 PM | 2:03 AM ▼ 1.0 ft | 5:14 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 1:56 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 10:06 PM ▲ 0.9 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
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston · Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 6:00 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
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 5:15 AM · Morgans Point, Barbours Cut (7 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (12 mi)
Wind
10mph
From NNE (18°)
Gusts 13 mph
Measured at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut
Temperature
56°F
High 61° · Low 57° so far today
Humidity
63%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+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.