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Wednesday, November 18, 2026|29.847°N, 95.088°W · NOAA 8770653
| ▲ High | 4:51 AM | 1.50 ft |
| ▼ Low | 11:49 AM | 0.93 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:16 PM | 1.12 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:00 PM | 0.72 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.78 ft
Waxing Gibbous
62% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 5:24 PM | 3:52 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 7:14 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 63average | |||
| 16 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 4:24 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 8:07 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 58average | |||
| 17 Tue | 🌓 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 4:40 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 9:00 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 52average | |||
| 18 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 4:51 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 11:49 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 4:16 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 10:00 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 44low | |
| 19 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 5:04 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 12:05 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 5:54 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 11:34 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 36low | |
| 20 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 5:15 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 12:23 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 7:16 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 45average | ||
| 21 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 1:22 AM ▼ 1.1 ft | 5:20 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 12:48 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 8:34 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 60average |
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 7:35 PM · La Porte (12 mi)
Wind
16mph
From N (360°)
Gusts 28 mph
Temperature
70°F
High 79° · Low 70° so far today
Humidity
35%
Dew point 41°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.06 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 8:00 PM (run 21z 2026-10-16 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
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