Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Thursday, November 5, 2026|29.765°N, 95.078°W · NOAA 8770733
| ▲ High | 5:45 AM | 1.57 ft |
| ▼ Low | 12:35 PM | 0.63 ft |
| ▲ High | 6:52 PM | 1.51 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.94 ft
Waning Crescent
13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | 🌗 | ▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 5:33 PM | 5:30 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 8:22 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 84high | |||
| 2 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 6:34 AM ▼ 5:32 PM | 5:55 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 9:32 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 78high | |||
| 3 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 5:31 PM | 5:57 AM ▲ 1.8 ft | 10:33 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 66average | |||
| 4 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 5:31 PM | 5:50 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 12:42 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 5:22 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 11:32 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 51average | |
| 5 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 5:30 PM | 5:45 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 12:35 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 6:52 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 35low | ||
| 6 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 5:29 PM | 12:34 AM ▼ 1.0 ft | 5:42 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 12:41 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 8:00 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 55average | |
| 7 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 5:29 PM | 1:50 AM ▼ 1.2 ft | 5:30 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 12:56 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 8:55 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 82high |
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 (7 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