Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, February 20, 2027|29.757Β°N, 95.090Β°W Β· NOAA 8770743
| βΌ Low | 3:33 AM | 0.71 ft |
| β² High | 6:18 AM | 0.76 ft |
| βΌ Low | 2:42 PM | -0.60 ft |
| β² High | 10:35 PM | 0.92 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.51 ft
Full Moon
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 6:08 PM | 8:10 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 6:59 PM β² 0.9 ft | 80high | |||
| 15 Mon | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 6:09 PM | 9:26 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 8:13 PM β² 1.0 ft | 90very high | |||
| 16 Tue | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 6:10 PM | 10:46 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 9:06 PM β² 1.1 ft | 97very high | |||
| 17 Wed | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 6:10 PM | 11:58 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 9:47 PM β² 1.1 ft | 100very high | |||
| 18 Thu | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 6:11 PM | 1:00 PM βΌ -0.8 ft | 10:16 PM β² 1.1 ft | 100very high | |||
| 19 Fri | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 6:12 PM | 1:54 PM βΌ -0.8 ft | 10:32 PM β² 1.0 ft | 96very high | |||
| 20 Sat | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 6:13 PM | 3:33 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 6:18 AM β² 0.8 ft | 2:42 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 10:35 PM β² 0.9 ft | 79high |
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%
Observed 4:15 PM Β· La Porte (12 mi)
Wind
10mph
From NNE (30Β°)
Gusts 18 mph
Temperature
70Β°F
High 72Β° Β· Low 54Β° so far today
Humidity
35%
Dew point 41Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.09 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 5:00 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 Β· 48 hours