Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2027|29.595Β°N, 94.390Β°W Β· NOAA 8770808
| βΌ Low | 10:43 AM | -0.98 ft |
| β² High | 10:38 PM | 0.89 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.87 ft
Waxing Gibbous
89% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sun | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:42 PM | 8:43 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 8:56 PM β² 0.7 ft | 80high | |||
| 18 Mon | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:43 PM | 9:43 AM βΌ -0.9 ft | 9:41 PM β² 0.8 ft | 89high | |||
| 19 Tue | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:44 PM | 10:43 AM βΌ -1.0 ft | 10:38 PM β² 0.9 ft | 95very high | |||
| 20 Wed | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:45 PM | 11:44 AM βΌ -1.1 ft | 11:36 PM β² 0.9 ft | 98very high | |||
| 21 Thu | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:45 PM | 12:42 PM βΌ -1.1 ft | 98very high | ||||
| 22 Fri | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:46 PM | 12:23 AM β² 0.9 ft | 1:34 PM βΌ -1.1 ft | 97very high | |||
| 23 Sat | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:47 PM | 12:55 AM β² 0.8 ft | 2:19 PM βΌ -1.0 ft | 92very 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 11:40 AM Β· High Island (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (33 mi)
Wind
15mph
From NNE (25Β°)
Gusts 18 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
62Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 54Β° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.00 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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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 12:00 PM (run 09z 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