Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2027|29.765°N, 95.078°W · NOAA 8770733
| ▼ Low | 1:59 AM | -0.16 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:37 AM | 2.13 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.28 ft
Full Moon
99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 6:26 AM ▼ 8:06 PM | 1:04 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 7:48 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 1:09 PM ▼ 1.2 ft | 5:55 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 48average | |
| 17 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 6:26 AM ▼ 8:07 PM | 1:15 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:00 AM ▲ 1.8 ft | 2:58 PM ▼ 1.4 ft | 5:34 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 60average | |
| 18 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 6:25 AM ▼ 8:08 PM | 1:34 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 9:53 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 85high | |||
| 19 Wed | 🌕 | ▲ 6:25 AM ▼ 8:08 PM | 1:59 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 10:37 AM ▲ 2.1 ft | 92very high | |||
| 20 Thu | 🌕 | ▲ 6:24 AM ▼ 8:09 PM | 2:30 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 11:19 AM ▲ 2.2 ft | 93very high | |||
| 21 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:24 AM ▼ 8:10 PM | 3:09 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 12:08 PM ▲ 2.1 ft | 92very high | |||
| 22 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:23 AM ▼ 8:10 PM | 3:57 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 1:08 PM ▲ 2.0 ft | 88high |
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
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Cloud cover 0%
Observed 11:15 AM · La Porte (12 mi)
Wind
9mph
From E (100°)
Temperature
68°F
High 68° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
43%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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, 12:00 PM (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