Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Thursday, August 26, 2027|29.595Β°N, 94.390Β°W Β· NOAA 8770808
| β² High | 9:16 AM | 1.73 ft |
| βΌ Low | 10:02 PM | 0.03 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.71 ft
Waning Crescent
33% 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 6:49 AM βΌ 7:51 PM | 12:14 AM β² 1.2 ft | 3:43 AM βΌ 1.1 ft | 9:35 AM β² 1.3 ft | 6:05 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 58average | |
| 23 Mon | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 9:14 AM β² 1.4 ft | 6:51 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 69average | |||
| 24 Tue | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 8:14 AM β² 1.5 ft | 7:41 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 80high | |||
| 25 Wed | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 8:39 AM β² 1.6 ft | 8:42 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 88high | |||
| 26 Thu | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 7:46 PM | 9:16 AM β² 1.7 ft | 10:02 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 94very high | |||
| 27 Fri | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 7:45 PM | 9:53 AM β² 1.8 ft | 11:15 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 97very high | |||
| 28 Sat | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 7:44 PM | 10:27 AM β² 1.8 ft | 99very 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% Β· Feels like 71Β°F
Observed 10:20 AM Β· High Island (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (33 mi)
Wind
10mph
From E (96Β°)
Gusts 14 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
71Β°F
High 72Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
53%
Dew point 54Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 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 19, 11:00 AM (run 09z 2026-10-19 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