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Friday, October 15, 2027|29.726°N, 95.266°W · NOAA 8770777
| ▼ Low | 3:47 AM | 1.43 ft |
| ▲ High | 7:35 AM | 1.66 ft |
| ▼ Low | 3:13 PM | 0.46 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:34 PM | 2.07 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.61 ft
Full Moon
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 6:56 PM | 12:00 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 7:46 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 3:32 PM ▼ 1.4 ft | 6:02 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 67average | |
| 11 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 6:55 PM | 12:43 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 7:53 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 2:49 PM ▼ 1.3 ft | 7:07 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 51average | |
| 12 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 6:53 PM | 1:26 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 7:58 AM ▲ 1.9 ft | 2:34 PM ▼ 1.1 ft | 8:09 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 36low | |
| 13 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 6:52 PM | 2:13 AM ▼ 1.1 ft | 7:58 AM ▲ 1.8 ft | 2:39 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 9:04 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 31low | |
| 14 Thu | 🌕 | ▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 6:51 PM | 3:01 AM ▼ 1.3 ft | 7:50 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 2:53 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 9:51 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 53average | |
| 15 Fri | 🌕 | ▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 6:50 PM | 3:47 AM ▼ 1.4 ft | 7:35 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 3:13 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 10:34 PM ▲ 2.1 ft | 72high | |
| 16 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 6:49 PM | 4:32 AM ▼ 1.6 ft | 7:26 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 3:38 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 11:21 PM ▲ 2.1 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.
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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% · Feels like 73°F
Observed 7:10 PM · Manchester (1 mi) · sky & visibility from HOUSTON/WILL HOBBY (6 mi)
Wind
4mph
From ESE (102°)
4 kt on the water
Gusts 6 mph (6 kt)
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
74°F
High 79° · Low 73° so far today
Humidity
47%
Dew point 52°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
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 9:00 PM (run 21z 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 · 48 hours