Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Monday, October 18, 2027|29.595Β°N, 94.390Β°W Β· NOAA 8770808
| βΌ Low | 3:49 PM | 0.20 ft |
Waning Gibbous
89% illuminated
Low
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 7:20 AM βΌ 6:45 PM | 3:07 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 11:24 PM β² 1.8 ft | 87high | |||
| 18 Mon | π | β² 7:21 AM βΌ 6:44 PM | 3:49 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 89high | ||||
| 19 Tue | π | β² 7:21 AM βΌ 6:43 PM | 4:50 AM β² 1.8 ft | 4:47 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 92very high | |||
| 20 Wed | π | β² 7:22 AM βΌ 6:41 PM | 5:32 AM β² 1.8 ft | 6:05 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 94very high | |||
| 21 Thu | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 6:40 PM | 6:10 AM β² 1.9 ft | 7:14 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 94very high | |||
| 22 Fri | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 6:40 PM | 6:46 AM β² 1.8 ft | 8:15 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 92very high | |||
| 23 Sat | π | β² 7:24 AM βΌ 6:39 PM | 7:07 AM β² 1.8 ft | 9:19 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 86high |
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 7:00 PM Β· High Island (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (33 mi)
Wind
4mph
From NE (40Β°)
3 kt on the water
Gusts 5 mph (4 kt)
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
70Β°F
High 81Β° Β· Low 68Β° so far today
Humidity
46%
Dew point 46Β°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 19, 9:00 PM (run 21z 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