Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, January 30, 2027|29.757°N, 95.090°W · NOAA 8770743
| ▼ Low | 9:22 AM | -0.63 ft |
| ▲ High | 7:18 PM | 0.78 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.41 ft
Waning Crescent
37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:51 PM | 12:14 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 5:14 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 8:06 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 4:29 PM ▼ -0.8 ft | 85high | |
| 25 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:51 PM | 12:19 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 5:46 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 9:49 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 5:13 PM ▼ -0.5 ft | 71high | |
| 26 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:52 PM | 12:19 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 6:22 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 11:34 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 5:59 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 55average | |
| 27 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:53 PM | 12:18 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 7:00 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 1:28 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 6:55 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 40low | |
| 28 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:54 PM | 12:11 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 7:42 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 4:00 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 8:19 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 51average | |
| 29 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 5:55 PM | 8:28 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 6:10 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 62average | |||
| 30 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 5:56 PM | 9:22 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 7:18 PM ▲ 0.8 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 17, 1:00 PM (run 15z 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 11:15 AM · La Porte (6 mi)
Wind
14mph
From NNE (20°)
Gusts 20 mph
Temperature
63°F
High 63° · Low 54° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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.