Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Sunday, October 17, 2027|29.765Β°N, 95.078Β°W Β· NOAA 8770733
| βΌ Low | 3:40 PM | 0.04 ft |
Waning Gibbous
95% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sun | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 6:47 PM | 3:40 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 87high | ||||
| 18 Mon | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 6:46 PM | 12:14 AM β² 2.1 ft | 4:23 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 89high | |||
| 19 Tue | π | β² 7:24 AM βΌ 6:45 PM | 1:19 AM β² 2.1 ft | 5:24 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 88high | |||
| 20 Wed | π | β² 7:25 AM βΌ 6:44 PM | 2:59 AM β² 2.0 ft | 6:43 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 87high | |||
| 21 Thu | π | β² 7:25 AM βΌ 6:43 PM | 5:41 AM β² 2.0 ft | 8:12 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 88high | |||
| 22 Fri | π | β² 7:26 AM βΌ 6:42 PM | 6:45 AM β² 2.1 ft | 9:34 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 88high | |||
| 23 Sat | π | β² 7:27 AM βΌ 6:41 PM | 7:10 AM β² 2.1 ft | 10:45 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 86high |
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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Cloud cover 0% Β· Feels like 73Β°F
Observed 7:10 PM Β· Morgans Point, Barbours Cut (8 mi) Β· sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (15 mi)
Wind
2mph
From SE (140Β°)
Gusts 3 mph
Measured at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut
Temperature
71Β°F
High 79Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
47%
Dew point 52Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.00 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Morgans Point, Barbours Cut, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston Β· Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 8:00 PM (run 21z 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 Β· 48 hours