Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, May 8, 2027|29.757°N, 95.090°W · NOAA 8770743
| ▼ Low | 4:27 AM | -0.30 ft |
| ▲ High | 1:56 PM | 1.82 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.12 ft
Waxing Crescent
7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 7:58 PM | 1:25 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 7:33 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 1:01 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 6:32 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 42low | |
| 3 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 7:58 PM | 1:35 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 8:40 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 2:03 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 6:23 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 51average | |
| 4 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 1:52 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:36 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 3:12 PM ▼ 1.2 ft | 6:14 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 62average | |
| 5 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 6:34 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 2:18 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 10:29 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 84high | |||
| 6 Thu | 🌑 | ▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 8:00 PM | 2:52 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 11:26 AM ▲ 1.8 ft | 93very high | |||
| 7 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 8:01 PM | 3:35 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 12:32 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 97very high | |||
| 8 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:32 AM ▼ 8:01 PM | 4:27 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 1:56 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 97very high |
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 18, 4:00 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
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 3:15 AM · La Porte (6 mi)
Wind
5mph
From NNE (20°)
Temperature
57°F
High 61° · Low 57° so far today
Humidity
67%
Dew point 46°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.