Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2026|29.726Β°N, 95.266Β°W Β· NOAA 8770777
| β² High | 4:33 AM | 1.67 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:46 PM | 0.29 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.38 ft
First Quarter
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sun | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 5:25 PM | 4:15 AM β² 1.7 ft | 7:00 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 67average | |||
| 16 Mon | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 5:24 PM | 4:24 AM β² 1.7 ft | 7:51 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 64average | |||
| 17 Tue | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 5:24 PM | 4:33 AM β² 1.7 ft | 8:46 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 58average | |||
| 18 Wed | π | β² 6:48 AM βΌ 5:24 PM | 4:42 AM β² 1.6 ft | 12:10 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 4:10 PM β² 0.9 ft | 9:48 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 48average | |
| 19 Thu | π | β² 6:49 AM βΌ 5:23 PM | 4:48 AM β² 1.4 ft | 11:35 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 5:32 PM β² 1.1 ft | 10:51 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 36low | |
| 20 Fri | π | β² 6:49 AM βΌ 5:23 PM | 4:47 AM β² 1.3 ft | 11:42 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 6:34 PM β² 1.3 ft | 39low | ||
| 21 Sat | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 5:23 PM | 12:01 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 4:38 AM β² 1.2 ft | 12:01 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 7:31 PM β² 1.5 ft | 59average |
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.
Observed 10:30 PM Β· Manchester (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (6 mi)
Wind
12mph
From NE (39Β°)
Gusts 22 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
65Β°F
High 73Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
37%
Dew point 37Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.08 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston Β· Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Galveston Β· Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 11:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 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