Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, December 18, 2026|29.847°N, 95.088°W · NOAA 8770653
| ▲ High | 3:26 AM | 0.95 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:58 AM | -0.02 ft |
| ▲ High | 6:29 PM | 0.92 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:49 PM | 0.80 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.97 ft
Waxing Gibbous
66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 2:08 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 5:48 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 66average | |||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 2:31 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 6:30 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 60average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 2:49 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 7:15 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 53average | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 3:05 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 10:20 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 2:21 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 8:04 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 44low | |
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 3:19 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 10:37 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 4:40 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 9:02 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 36low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 3:26 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 10:58 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 6:29 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 10:49 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 43low | |
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 5:24 PM | 3:22 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 11:29 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 7:56 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 67average |
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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Observed 8:35 PM · La Porte (12 mi)
Wind
13mph
From N (360°)
Temperature
68°F
High 79° · Low 68° so far today
Humidity
40%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.08 in over 3 hours · changing fast
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, 10:00 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