Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Thursday, April 22, 2027|29.847°N, 95.088°W · NOAA 8770653
| ▼ Low | 4:52 AM | 0.06 ft |
| ▲ High | 1:19 PM | 1.92 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.85 ft
Waning Gibbous
96% illuminated
Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 2:46 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 8:56 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 3:19 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 8:14 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 53average | |
| 19 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 3:17 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 10:17 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 4:19 PM ▼ 1.1 ft | 8:26 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 65average | |
| 20 Tue | 🌕 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 7:50 PM | 3:48 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 11:27 AM ▲ 1.8 ft | 5:19 PM ▼ 1.3 ft | 8:32 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 78high | |
| 21 Wed | 🌕 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 4:19 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 12:26 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 6:27 PM ▼ 1.4 ft | 8:27 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 87high | |
| 22 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 4:52 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 1:19 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 91very high | |||
| 23 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 7:52 PM | 5:27 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 2:13 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 91very high | |||
| 24 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 7:53 PM | 6:08 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 3:12 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 88high |
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 PM · La Porte (12 mi)
Wind
9mph
From N (360°)
Temperature
66°F
High 66° · Low 54° so far today
Humidity
43%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 2:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-17 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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