Manchester, Houston Ship Channel

Saturday, October 2, 2027|29.726°N, 95.266°W · NOAA 8770777

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Major periodMinor periodNightNOAA 6-minute predictions · Heights in feet above MLLW

Tides

▼ Low	5:54 AM	1.63 ft
▲ High	8:35 AM	1.70 ft
▼ Low	4:42 PM	0.32 ft

Tidal range today: 1.38 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Moonrise: 10:01 AM
Moonset: 8:36 PM

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Waxing Crescent

9% illuminated

Fishing Times

Good

Major1:55 AM–3:55 AM
Minor9:31 AM–10:31 AM
Major2:20 PM–4:20 PM
Minor8:06 PM–9:06 PM

Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.

Tides for Manchester, Houston Ship Channel, week of September 26

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
26 Sun	🌘	▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 7:12 PM	12:10 AM ▼ 0.2 ft	8:26 AM ▲ 2.1 ft			96very high
27 Mon	🌘	▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:11 PM	1:06 AM ▼ 0.3 ft	8:32 AM ▲ 2.0 ft	2:36 PM ▼ 1.5 ft	6:42 PM ▲ 1.8 ft	85high
28 Tue	🌘	▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:10 PM	2:03 AM ▼ 0.6 ft	8:39 AM ▲ 1.9 ft	2:49 PM ▼ 1.3 ft	8:07 PM ▲ 1.9 ft	58average
29 Wed	🌑	▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:09 PM	2:59 AM ▼ 0.8 ft	8:46 AM ▲ 1.8 ft	3:11 PM ▼ 0.9 ft	9:23 PM ▲ 2.0 ft	43low
30 Thu	🌑	▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:07 PM	3:52 AM ▼ 1.1 ft	8:51 AM ▲ 1.7 ft	3:37 PM ▼ 0.6 ft	10:29 PM ▲ 2.1 ft	67average
1 Fri	🌒	▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:06 PM	4:46 AM ▼ 1.4 ft	8:50 AM ▲ 1.7 ft	4:07 PM ▼ 0.4 ft	11:34 PM ▲ 2.2 ft	85high
2 Sat	🌒	▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:05 PM	5:54 AM ▼ 1.6 ft	8:35 AM ▲ 1.7 ft	4:42 PM ▼ 0.3 ft		93very 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.

Clear

Cloud cover 0% · Feels like 75°F

Observed 4:35 PM · Manchester (1 mi) · sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (6 mi)

Wind

3mph

From SW (221°)

Gusts 5 mph

Measured at the tide station

Temperature

75°F

High 79° · Low 75° so far today

Humidity

50%

Dew point 55°F

Visibility

10+mi

3-hour trend unavailable

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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings

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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)

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Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 6:00 PM (run 15z 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).

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Model: NOAA Northern Gulf Operational Forecast System (NGOFS2). Sensors: Texas Water Development Board. Imagery: USDA/USGS The National Map.

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