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Saturday, April 24, 2027|29.757°N, 95.090°W · NOAA 8770743
| ▼ Low | 5:34 AM | -0.01 ft |
| ▲ High | 3:00 PM | 1.68 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.69 ft
Waning Gibbous
86% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 2:28 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 8:39 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 2:20 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 7:54 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 45average | |
| 19 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 2:48 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 10:00 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 3:19 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 7:47 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 55average | |
| 20 Tue | 🌕 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 7:50 PM | 3:12 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 11:05 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 4:24 PM ▼ 1.2 ft | 7:35 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 68average | |
| 21 Wed | 🌕 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 3:40 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 12:01 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 85high | |||
| 22 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 4:13 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 12:54 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 89high | |||
| 23 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 7:52 PM | 4:50 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 1:52 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 90very high | |||
| 24 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 7:52 PM | 5:34 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 3:00 PM ▲ 1.7 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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Observed 1:15 AM · La Porte (6 mi)
Wind
5mph
From NNE (20°)
Temperature
59°F
High 61° · Low 59° so far today
Humidity
63%
Dew point 46°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 2:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-18 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