Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Sunday, August 29, 2027|29.765°N, 95.078°W · NOAA 8770733
| ▼ Low | 1:21 AM | -0.47 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:43 AM | 1.82 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.28 ft
Waning Crescent
6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 7:46 PM | 1:21 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 10:43 AM ▲ 1.8 ft | 102very high | |||
| 30 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 7:45 PM | 2:13 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 10:45 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 4:01 PM ▼ 1.5 ft | 6:17 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 99very high | |
| 31 Tue | 🌑 | ▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 7:43 PM | 3:00 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 10:38 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 4:01 PM ▼ 1.2 ft | 8:14 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 81high | |
| 1 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 7:42 PM | 3:46 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 10:38 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 4:23 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 9:50 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 61average | |
| 2 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 7:41 PM | 4:35 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 10:40 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 4:52 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 11:20 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 43low | |
| 3 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 7:40 PM | 5:29 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 10:40 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 5:24 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 57average | ||
| 4 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:59 AM ▼ 7:39 PM | 12:44 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 6:40 AM ▼ 1.1 ft | 10:23 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 5:59 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 70high |
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 19, 1:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-19 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% · Feels like 77°F
Observed 11:55 AM · La Porte (7 mi)
Wind
13mph
From SE (130°)
Temperature
77°F
High 77° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
47%
Dew point 55°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.