Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Thursday, May 6, 2027|29.765°N, 95.078°W · NOAA 8770733
| ▼ Low | 2:29 AM | -0.15 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:55 AM | 2.10 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.25 ft
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 7:57 PM | 1:52 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 8:09 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 12:39 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 6:18 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 43low | |
| 3 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 7:58 PM | 1:43 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 8:59 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 1:41 PM ▼ 1.3 ft | 6:06 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 51average | |
| 4 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 1:49 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:37 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 2:56 PM ▼ 1.4 ft | 5:48 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 60average | |
| 5 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 6:34 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 2:04 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 10:13 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 83high | |||
| 6 Thu | 🌑 | ▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 8:00 PM | 2:29 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 10:55 AM ▲ 2.1 ft | 93very high | |||
| 7 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:32 AM ▼ 8:01 PM | 3:05 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 11:46 AM ▲ 2.2 ft | 98very high | |||
| 8 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:32 AM ▼ 8:01 PM | 3:54 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 12:53 PM ▲ 2.2 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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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 11:00 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 10:15 AM · La Porte (7 mi)
Wind
7mph
From E (80°)
Temperature
63°F
High 63° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
52%
Dew point 45°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.