Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2027|29.757Β°N, 95.090Β°W Β· NOAA 8770743
| β² High | 6:09 AM | 2.11 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:49 PM | 0.58 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.53 ft
First Quarter
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 7:03 PM | 1:20 AM β² 2.0 ft | 5:33 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 82high | |||
| 4 Mon | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 7:02 PM | 3:05 AM β² 2.0 ft | 6:23 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 83high | |||
| 5 Tue | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 7:01 PM | 4:56 AM β² 2.1 ft | 7:29 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 83high | |||
| 6 Wed | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 7:00 PM | 6:09 AM β² 2.1 ft | 8:49 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 83high | |||
| 7 Thu | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:58 PM | 7:00 AM β² 2.1 ft | 10:08 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 82high | |||
| 8 Fri | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:57 PM | 7:38 AM β² 2.1 ft | 11:16 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 81high | |||
| 9 Sat | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 6:56 PM | 8:07 AM β² 2.1 ft | 77high |
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% Β· Feels like 77Β°F
Observed 12:55 PM Β· La Porte (6 mi)
Wind
15mph
From SE (140Β°)
Temperature
77Β°F
High 77Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
47%
Dew point 55Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.02 in over 3 hours
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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Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 3:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-19 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