Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, February 5, 2027|29.595Β°N, 94.390Β°W Β· NOAA 8770808
| βΌ Low | 1:06 PM | -0.72 ft |
New Moon
1% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Sun | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 5:54 PM | 9:04 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 8:39 PM β² 0.8 ft | 78high | |||
| 1 Mon | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 5:55 PM | 10:05 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 9:27 PM β² 0.8 ft | 79high | |||
| 2 Tue | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:56 PM | 10:59 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 10:20 PM β² 0.8 ft | 80high | |||
| 3 Wed | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:57 PM | 11:48 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 11:13 PM β² 0.8 ft | 80high | |||
| 4 Thu | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 5:57 PM | 12:30 PM βΌ -0.7 ft | 11:54 PM β² 0.7 ft | 79high | |||
| 5 Fri | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:58 PM | 1:06 PM βΌ -0.7 ft | 77high | ||||
| 6 Sat | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:59 PM | 12:01 AM β² 0.6 ft | 1:36 PM βΌ -0.7 ft | 10:17 PM β² 0.6 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 0%
Observed 1:15 PM Β· High Island (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (33 mi)
Wind
12mph
From N (11Β°)
Gusts 18 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
66Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
40%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.06 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 2:00 PM (run 15z 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
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