Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, January 23, 2027|29.757°N, 95.090°W · NOAA 8770743
| ▼ Low | 3:44 PM | -1.06 ft |
Waning Gibbous
98% 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 | 🌔 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:45 PM | 9:48 AM ▼ -0.8 ft | 7:37 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 77high | |||
| 18 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:45 PM | 10:52 AM ▼ -0.9 ft | 8:46 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 88high | |||
| 19 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:46 PM | 11:59 AM ▼ -1.1 ft | 9:47 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 96very high | |||
| 20 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:47 PM | 1:03 PM ▼ -1.2 ft | 10:42 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 100very high | |||
| 21 Thu | 🌕 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:48 PM | 2:02 PM ▼ -1.2 ft | 11:26 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 100very high | |||
| 22 Fri | 🌕 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:49 PM | 2:55 PM ▼ -1.2 ft | 11:57 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 98very high | |||
| 23 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:50 PM | 3:44 PM ▼ -1.1 ft | 89high |
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
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
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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.