Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, May 15, 2027|29.726Β°N, 95.266Β°W Β· NOAA 8770777
| βΌ Low | 12:41 AM | 0.82 ft |
| β² High | 6:07 AM | 1.34 ft |
| βΌ Low | 11:59 AM | 0.76 ft |
| β² High | 6:02 PM | 1.59 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.83 ft
Waxing Gibbous
77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sun | π | β² 6:32 AM βΌ 8:03 PM | 5:16 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 2:25 PM β² 2.0 ft | 97very high | |||
| 10 Mon | π | β² 6:31 AM βΌ 8:03 PM | 6:25 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 4:21 PM β² 2.0 ft | 95very high | |||
| 11 Tue | π | β² 6:30 AM βΌ 8:04 PM | 7:35 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 5:15 PM β² 2.0 ft | 91very high | |||
| 12 Wed | π | β² 6:30 AM βΌ 8:05 PM | 8:40 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 5:32 PM β² 1.9 ft | 84high | |||
| 13 Thu | π | β² 6:29 AM βΌ 8:05 PM | 9:46 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 5:43 PM β² 1.8 ft | 73high | |||
| 14 Fri | π | β² 6:28 AM βΌ 8:06 PM | 12:43 AM βΌ 1.1 ft | 4:07 AM β² 1.2 ft | 10:54 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 5:53 PM β² 1.7 ft | 52average | |
| 15 Sat | π | β² 6:28 AM βΌ 8:06 PM | 12:41 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 6:07 AM β² 1.3 ft | 11:59 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 6:02 PM β² 1.6 ft | 44low |
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 19% Β· Feels like 70Β°F
Observed 6:10 PM Β· Manchester (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (6 mi)
Wind
5mph
From ENE (77Β°)
Gusts 8 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
74Β°F
High 75Β° Β· Low 72Β° so far today
Humidity
35%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.01 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 18, 6:00 PM (run 21z 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.
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