Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2027|29.680Β°N, 94.868Β°W Β· NOAA 8770625
| β² High | 3:50 AM | 1.85 ft |
| βΌ Low | 5:12 PM | 0.30 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.55 ft
Waning Gibbous
81% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sun | π | β² 7:22 AM βΌ 6:46 PM | 12:17 AM β² 1.8 ft | 3:28 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 84high | |||
| 18 Mon | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 6:45 PM | 1:54 AM β² 1.8 ft | 4:12 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 87high | |||
| 19 Tue | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 6:44 PM | 3:50 AM β² 1.9 ft | 5:12 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 87high | |||
| 20 Wed | π | β² 7:24 AM βΌ 6:43 PM | 5:12 AM β² 1.9 ft | 6:26 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 87high | |||
| 21 Thu | π | β² 7:25 AM βΌ 6:42 PM | 6:09 AM β² 1.9 ft | 7:45 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 87high | |||
| 22 Fri | π | β² 7:25 AM βΌ 6:41 PM | 6:48 AM β² 1.9 ft | 8:57 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 86high | |||
| 23 Sat | π | β² 7:26 AM βΌ 6:40 PM | 7:12 AM β² 1.8 ft | 10:02 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 81high |
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 1:15 AM Β· Morgans Point, Barbours Cut (7 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (12 mi)
Wind
7mph
From NE (41Β°)
6 kt on the water
Gusts 9 mph (8 kt)
Measured at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut
Temperature
67Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 63Β° so far today
Humidity
72%
Dew point 54Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
3-hour trend unavailable
Not enough readings yet.
Barometer at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut, 6-minute readings
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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Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
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 20, 2:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-20 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