Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2027|29.765°N, 95.078°W · NOAA 8770733
| ▼ Low | 10:10 AM | -0.55 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:46 PM | 1.47 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.02 ft
Waxing Gibbous
62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | 🌓 | ▲ 7:31 AM ▼ 7:27 PM | 7:10 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 4:36 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 89high | |||
| 15 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 7:30 AM ▼ 7:28 PM | 8:33 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 7:22 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 91very high | |||
| 16 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:29 AM ▼ 7:29 PM | 10:10 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 8:46 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 97very high | |||
| 17 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 7:29 PM | 11:36 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 9:27 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 97very high | |||
| 18 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 7:30 PM | 12:44 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 9:41 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 97very high | |||
| 19 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:25 AM ▼ 7:31 PM | 1:40 PM ▼ -0.5 ft | 9:36 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 88high | |||
| 20 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:24 AM ▼ 7:31 PM | 3:37 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 7:00 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 2:30 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 9:29 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 65average |
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
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 2:00 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
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 1:15 AM · La Porte (7 mi)
Wind
5mph
From NNE (20°)
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
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.