Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2027|29.847°N, 95.088°W · NOAA 8770653
| ▼ Low | 4:27 AM | 0.09 ft |
| ▲ High | 12:03 PM | 1.43 ft |
| ▼ Low | 5:21 PM | 1.11 ft |
| ▲ High | 9:32 PM | 1.34 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.34 ft
Full Moon
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 8:01 PM | 3:16 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 11:38 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 4:27 PM ▼ 1.3 ft | 7:25 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 79high | |
| 16 Mon | 🌕 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 8:00 PM | 3:54 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 11:54 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 4:55 PM ▼ 1.2 ft | 8:26 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 73high | |
| 17 Tue | 🌕 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 4:27 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 12:03 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 5:21 PM ▼ 1.1 ft | 9:32 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 66average | |
| 18 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 7:58 PM | 4:58 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 12:09 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 5:43 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 10:41 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 56average | |
| 19 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 7:57 PM | 5:28 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 12:19 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 5:59 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 11:50 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 45average | |
| 20 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 7:56 PM | 6:01 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 12:31 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 6:24 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 35low | ||
| 21 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:51 AM ▼ 7:55 PM | 12:57 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 6:40 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 12:37 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 7:01 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 41low |
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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Cloud cover 0%
Observed 1:35 AM · La Porte (6 mi)
Wind
6mph
From NNE (30°)
Temperature
59°F
High 61° · Low 59° so far today
Humidity
63%
Dew point 46°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 3:00 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