Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Sunday, February 28, 2027|29.595Β°N, 94.390Β°W Β· NOAA 8770808
| βΌ Low | 7:17 AM | -0.36 ft |
| β² High | 7:27 PM | 0.93 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.29 ft
Last Quarter
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 6:16 PM | 7:17 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 7:27 PM β² 0.9 ft | 77high | |||
| 1 Mon | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 6:16 PM | 8:29 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 8:22 PM β² 1.0 ft | 76high | |||
| 2 Tue | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 6:17 PM | 9:47 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 9:04 PM β² 1.0 ft | 77high | |||
| 3 Wed | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 6:18 PM | 10:44 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 9:39 PM β² 0.9 ft | 77high | |||
| 4 Thu | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 6:18 PM | 11:29 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 9:54 PM β² 0.9 ft | 76high | |||
| 5 Fri | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 6:19 PM | 12:08 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 9:01 PM β² 0.8 ft | 71high | |||
| 6 Sat | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 6:20 PM | 1:47 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 4:06 AM β² 0.8 ft | 12:43 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 8:32 PM β² 0.8 ft | 58average |
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 7:30 PM Β· High Island (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (33 mi)
Wind
4mph
From N (350Β°)
Gusts 7 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
62Β°F
High 72Β° Β· Low 63Β° so far today
Humidity
52%
Dew point 45Β°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 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, 8:00 PM (run 21z 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