Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
Get Fishy Charters · Captain Experiences ↗
Friday, April 16, 2027|29.765°N, 95.078°W · NOAA 8770733
| ▼ Low | 12:19 PM | 0.16 ft |
| ▲ High | 7:46 PM | 1.61 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.45 ft
Waxing Gibbous
79% illuminated
Good
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
Tap a day to see its chart
| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 7:44 PM | 5:54 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 3:13 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 94very high | |||
| 12 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 7:45 PM | 7:11 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 5:42 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 90very high | |||
| 13 Tue | 🌓 | ▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 7:46 PM | 8:38 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 7:11 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 88high | |||
| 14 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 7:46 PM | 10:03 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 7:44 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 86high | |||
| 15 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 7:47 PM | 11:16 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 7:51 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 80high | |||
| 16 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 6:52 AM ▼ 7:47 PM | 12:19 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 7:46 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 68average | |||
| 17 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 6:51 AM ▼ 7:48 PM | 2:25 AM ▼ 1.0 ft | 6:41 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 1:17 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 7:42 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 45average |
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.
Loading current weather…
Loading map and salinity…
Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Galveston · Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
Get Fishy Charters · Captain Experiences ↗
Galveston · Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
Smoke n Reels · Captain Experiences ↗
Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
Toggle layers above the map · click an open circle for its forecast
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 9:00 AM (run 09z 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 8:35 AM · La Porte (7 mi)
Wind
7mph
From NE (50°)
Temperature
57°F
High 61° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
59
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.