Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Monday, October 12, 2026|29.595Β°N, 94.390Β°W Β· NOAA 8770808
| βΌ Low | 3:04 PM | 0.32 ft |
| β² High | 11:22 PM | 1.76 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.44 ft
Waxing Crescent
5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:51 PM | 3:23 AM βΌ 1.4 ft | 6:45 AM β² 1.5 ft | 2:44 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 10:22 PM β² 1.7 ft | 77high | |
| 12 Mon | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:50 PM | 3:04 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 11:22 PM β² 1.8 ft | 80high | |||
| 13 Tue | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:49 PM | 3:31 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 80high | ||||
| 14 Wed | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 6:48 PM | 12:36 AM β² 1.8 ft | 4:08 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 79high | |||
| 15 Thu | π | β² 7:19 AM βΌ 6:46 PM | 5:18 AM β² 1.8 ft | 5:02 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 79high | |||
| 16 FriToday | π | β² 7:19 AM βΌ 6:45 PM | 5:54 AM β² 1.8 ft | 6:17 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 76high | |||
| 17 Sat | π | β² 7:20 AM βΌ 6:44 PM | 6:27 AM β² 1.8 ft | 7:21 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 73high |
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 100% Β· Feels like 76Β°F
Observed 2:00 PM Β· High Island (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (33 mi)
Wind
17mph
From NNW (344Β°)
Gusts 24 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
74Β°F
High 81Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
69%
Dew point 64Β°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.
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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Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 2:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 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