Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2027|29.757°N, 95.090°W · NOAA 8770743
| ▼ Low | 2:17 PM | -0.93 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:31 PM | 0.88 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:33 PM | 11:54 AM ▼ -0.8 ft | 9:17 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 80high | |||
| 4 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:34 PM | 12:42 PM ▼ -0.9 ft | 10:02 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 83high | |||
| 5 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:35 PM | 1:31 PM ▼ -0.9 ft | 10:47 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 83high | |||
| 6 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:35 PM | 2:17 PM ▼ -0.9 ft | 11:31 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 83high | |||
| 7 Thu | 🌑 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 2:59 PM ▼ -0.9 ft | 81high | ||||
| 8 Fri | 🌑 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:37 PM | 12:09 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 3:35 PM ▼ -0.9 ft | 79high | |||
| 9 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 12:35 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 4:06 PM ▼ -0.8 ft | 75high |
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
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 8:00 AM (run 09z 2026-10-17 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 7:15 AM · La Porte (6 mi)
Wind
11mph
From N (10°)
Temperature
54°F
High 63° · Low 54° so far today
Humidity
62%
Dew point 41°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 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.