Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Thursday, August 12, 2027|29.726Β°N, 95.266Β°W Β· NOAA 8770777
| βΌ Low | 12:08 AM | -0.06 ft |
| β² High | 9:41 AM | 1.81 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.87 ft
Waxing Gibbous
82% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sun | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 8:08 PM | 3:45 AM β² 1.5 ft | 9:26 AM βΌ 1.2 ft | 12:20 PM β² 1.3 ft | 9:04 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 66average | |
| 9 Mon | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 8:07 PM | 5:41 AM β² 1.7 ft | 10:05 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 73high | |||
| 10 Tue | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 8:06 PM | 7:00 AM β² 1.8 ft | 11:09 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 77high | |||
| 11 Wed | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 8:05 PM | 8:28 AM β² 1.8 ft | 78high | ||||
| 12 Thu | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 8:04 PM | 12:08 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 9:41 AM β² 1.8 ft | 79high | |||
| 13 Fri | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 8:03 PM | 1:03 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 10:35 AM β² 1.8 ft | 80high | |||
| 14 Sat | π | β² 6:48 AM βΌ 8:02 PM | 1:53 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 11:17 AM β² 1.8 ft | 80high |
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% Β· Feels like 75Β°F
Observed 11:20 AM Β· Manchester (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (6 mi)
Wind
3mph
From SW (235Β°)
Gusts 9 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
75Β°F
High 75Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
50%
Dew point 55Β°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.
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 19, 12:00 PM (run 09z 2026-10-19 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