Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, March 19, 2027|29.726°N, 95.266°W · NOAA 8770777
| ▼ Low | 1:38 PM | -0.23 ft |
| ▲ High | 9:17 PM | 1.47 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.71 ft
Waxing Gibbous
90% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | 🌓 | ▲ 7:32 AM ▼ 7:28 PM | 7:49 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 4:59 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 89high | |||
| 15 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 7:31 AM ▼ 7:29 PM | 9:02 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 6:58 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 95very high | |||
| 16 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:29 AM ▼ 7:29 PM | 10:24 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 8:31 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 100very high | |||
| 17 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:28 AM ▼ 7:30 PM | 11:37 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 9:09 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 100very high | |||
| 18 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 7:31 PM | 12:39 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 9:18 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 98very high | |||
| 19 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 7:31 PM | 1:38 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 9:17 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 88high | |||
| 20 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:25 AM ▼ 7:32 PM | 3:18 AM ▼ 1.0 ft | 7:01 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 2:35 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 9:19 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 65average |
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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Galveston · Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston · Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Galveston · Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 6:00 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 5:00 AM · Manchester (1 mi) · sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (6 mi)
Wind
4mph
From ENE (61°)
Gusts 6 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
55°F
High 59° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
67%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+mi
−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.