Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, April 9, 2027|29.726°N, 95.266°W · NOAA 8770777
| ▼ Low | 4:35 AM | -0.09 ft |
| ▲ High | 12:44 PM | 1.93 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.02 ft
Waxing Crescent
9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 7:41 PM | 2:56 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 8:05 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 2:27 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 8:27 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 34low | |
| 5 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 7:42 PM | 3:00 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 9:09 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 3:15 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 8:21 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 42low | |
| 6 Tue | 🌑 | ▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 7:42 PM | 3:14 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 10:01 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 4:03 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 8:11 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 54average | |
| 7 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 7:43 PM | 3:34 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 10:50 AM ▲ 1.8 ft | 4:53 PM ▼ 1.2 ft | 8:05 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 72high | |
| 8 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 7:43 PM | 4:01 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 11:44 AM ▲ 1.9 ft | 5:58 PM ▼ 1.4 ft | 8:02 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 86high | |
| 9 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 7:44 PM | 4:35 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 12:44 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 96very high | |||
| 10 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 7:44 PM | 5:21 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 1:51 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 96very 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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Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Cloud cover 0%
Observed 8:05 AM · Manchester (1 mi) · sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (6 mi)
Wind
4mph
From E (97°)
Gusts 9 mph
Measured at Manchester
Temperature
64°F
High 57° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
59%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Manchester, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ 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 · 48 hours