Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Thursday, April 8, 2027|29.765°N, 95.078°W · NOAA 8770733
| ▼ Low | 3:41 AM | -0.19 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:46 AM | 1.79 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.97 ft
Waxing Crescent
4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 7:40 PM | 3:11 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 8:23 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 2:07 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 8:11 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 36low | |
| 5 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 7:41 PM | 3:02 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 9:23 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 2:51 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 8:03 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 45average | |
| 6 Tue | 🌑 | ▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 7:41 PM | 3:07 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 10:13 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 3:45 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 7:55 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 54average | |
| 7 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 7:42 PM | 3:20 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 10:59 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 4:51 PM ▼ 1.1 ft | 7:45 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 71high | |
| 8 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 7:43 PM | 3:41 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 11:46 AM ▲ 1.8 ft | 92very high | |||
| 9 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 7:43 PM | 4:12 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 12:38 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 98very high | |||
| 10 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:59 AM ▼ 7:44 PM | 4:56 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 1:43 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 98very high |
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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Cloud cover 0%
Observed 2:35 AM · La Porte (7 mi)
Wind
5mph
From N (360°)
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, 4:00 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