Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2027|29.757°N, 95.090°W · NOAA 8770743
| ▼ Low | 7:42 AM | 0.14 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:52 PM | 1.53 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.39 ft
Waning Gibbous
68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:23 AM ▼ 8:11 PM | 5:21 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 3:09 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 78high | |||
| 24 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 8:11 PM | 6:10 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 3:58 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 75high | |||
| 25 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 8:12 PM | 6:57 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 4:34 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 71high | |||
| 26 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 8:13 PM | 7:42 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 4:52 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 65average | |||
| 27 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:13 PM | 8:24 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 4:55 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 56average | |||
| 28 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:14 PM | 9:08 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 4:51 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 46average | |||
| 29 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:14 PM | 12:09 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 4:48 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:01 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 4:47 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 39low |
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, 12:00 PM (run 09z 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 11:15 AM · La Porte (6 mi)
Wind
9mph
From E (100°)
Temperature
68°F
High 68° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
43%
Dew point 45°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.