Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, November 28, 2026|29.595Β°N, 94.390Β°W Β· NOAA 8770808
| β² High | 3:45 AM | 1.48 ft |
| βΌ Low | 4:39 PM | -0.44 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.92 ft
Waning Gibbous
77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sun | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 11:21 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 8:13 PM β² 1.4 ft | 80high | |||
| 23 Mon | π | β² 6:48 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 11:55 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 9:03 PM β² 1.4 ft | 90very high | |||
| 24 Tue | π | β² 6:49 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 12:39 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 11:48 PM β² 1.5 ft | 94very high | |||
| 25 Wed | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 5:18 PM | 1:30 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 95very high | ||||
| 26 Thu | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 5:18 PM | 1:35 AM β² 1.5 ft | 2:25 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 97very high | |||
| 27 Fri | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 5:18 PM | 3:02 AM β² 1.5 ft | 3:27 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 97very high | |||
| 28 Sat | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 5:18 PM | 3:45 AM β² 1.5 ft | 4:39 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 95very 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%
Observed 12:35 AM Β· High Island (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (33 mi)
Wind
8mph
From NNW (347Β°)
Gusts 15 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
60Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 63Β° so far today
Humidity
39%
Dew point 37Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 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 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 17, 1:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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