Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, April 3, 2027|29.726Β°N, 95.266Β°W Β· NOAA 8770777
| βΌ Low | 3:23 AM | 1.04 ft |
| β² High | 6:52 AM | 1.16 ft |
| βΌ Low | 1:39 PM | 0.45 ft |
| β² High | 8:26 PM | 1.51 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.06 ft
Waning Crescent
11% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 7:37 PM | 7:54 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 5:54 PM β² 1.6 ft | 76high | |||
| 29 Mon | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 7:37 PM | 9:03 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 7:04 PM β² 1.7 ft | 74high | |||
| 30 Tue | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 7:38 PM | 10:17 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 7:49 PM β² 1.7 ft | 73high | |||
| 31 Wed | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 7:39 PM | 11:20 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 8:10 PM β² 1.7 ft | 72high | |||
| 1 Thu | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 7:39 PM | 12:10 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 8:18 PM β² 1.6 ft | 69average | |||
| 2 Fri | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 7:40 PM | 12:54 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 8:23 PM β² 1.6 ft | 62average | |||
| 3 Sat | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 7:40 PM | 3:23 AM βΌ 1.0 ft | 6:52 AM β² 1.2 ft | 1:39 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 8:26 PM β² 1.5 ft | 48average |
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 11:00 AM Β· Manchester (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (6 mi)
Wind
5mph
From ENE (64Β°)
Gusts 9 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
66Β°F
High 66Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
46%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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 18, 11:00 AM (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 Β· 48 hours