Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Thursday, April 22, 2027|29.765°N, 95.078°W · NOAA 8770733
| ▼ Low | 3:36 AM | -0.21 ft |
| ▲ High | 12:05 PM | 2.07 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.27 ft
Waning Gibbous
96% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 2:17 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 8:13 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 2:17 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 7:41 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 43low | |
| 19 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 2:26 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 9:27 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 3:25 PM ▼ 1.1 ft | 7:36 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 55average | |
| 20 Tue | 🌕 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 7:50 PM | 2:44 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 10:28 AM ▲ 1.9 ft | 4:58 PM ▼ 1.3 ft | 7:05 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 76high | |
| 21 Wed | 🌕 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 3:07 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 11:18 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 94very high | |||
| 22 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 3:36 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 12:05 PM ▲ 2.1 ft | 97very high | |||
| 23 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 7:52 PM | 4:12 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 12:53 PM ▲ 2.0 ft | 96very high | |||
| 24 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 7:52 PM | 4:56 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 1:51 PM ▲ 2.0 ft | 92very 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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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 12:00 PM (run 15z 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 11:35 AM · La Porte (7 mi)
Wind
7mph
From E (90°)
Temperature
68°F
High 68° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
43%
Dew point 45°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.