Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, May 1, 2027|29.765°N, 95.078°W · NOAA 8770733
| ▼ Low | 2:30 AM | 0.88 ft |
| ▲ High | 6:52 AM | 1.06 ft |
| ▼ Low | 11:47 AM | 0.82 ft |
| ▲ High | 6:27 PM | 1.62 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.80 ft
Waning Crescent
24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 7:53 PM | 5:52 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 3:08 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 78high | |||
| 26 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 7:54 PM | 6:58 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 4:44 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 71high | |||
| 27 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 7:54 PM | 8:08 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 5:55 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 65average | |||
| 28 Wed | 🌗 | ▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 7:55 PM | 9:14 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 6:30 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 61average | |||
| 29 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 6:39 AM ▼ 7:56 PM | 10:10 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 6:41 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 56average | |||
| 30 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 7:56 PM | 11:00 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 6:37 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 48average | |||
| 1 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 7:57 PM | 2:30 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 6:52 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 11:47 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 6:27 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 39low |
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
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston · Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 7:00 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 6:15 AM · La Porte (7 mi)
Wind
6mph
From NE (50°)
Temperature
55°F
High 61° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
67%
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.