Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, December 26, 2026|29.726Β°N, 95.266Β°W Β· NOAA 8770777
| β² High | 1:15 AM | 1.22 ft |
| βΌ Low | 4:36 PM | -1.16 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.39 ft
Waning Gibbous
89% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:25 PM | 11:15 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 7:33 PM β² 1.2 ft | 82high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 11:58 AM βΌ -1.0 ft | 8:34 PM β² 1.3 ft | 90very high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 12:53 PM βΌ -1.1 ft | 9:38 PM β² 1.3 ft | 95very high | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 1:52 PM βΌ -1.2 ft | 11:15 PM β² 1.3 ft | 97very high | |||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 2:49 PM βΌ -1.3 ft | 97very high | ||||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:28 PM | 12:40 AM β² 1.3 ft | 3:42 PM βΌ -1.3 ft | 96very high | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:29 PM | 1:15 AM β² 1.2 ft | 4:36 PM βΌ -1.2 ft | 94very 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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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%
Observed 3:40 AM Β· Manchester (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (6 mi)
Wind
10mph
From NE (44Β°)
Gusts 16 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
59Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 39Β°F
Visibility
9mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 4:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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
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