Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
Thursday, December 17, 2026|29.689°N, 93.842°W · NOAA 8770822
| ▼ Low | 4:15 AM | 0.43 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:03 AM | 0.80 ft |
| ▼ Low | 2:31 PM | 0.60 ft |
| ▲ High | 9:17 PM | 1.15 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.72 ft
First Quarter
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 5:17 PM | 1:50 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 11:14 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 7:36 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 60average | ||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 5:17 PM | 11:53 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 8:13 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 55average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 5:18 PM | 12:37 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 8:42 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 47average | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 5:18 PM | 5:04 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 7:05 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 1:27 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 9:03 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 36low | |
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 5:18 PM | 4:15 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 10:03 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 2:31 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 9:17 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 41low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 5:19 PM | 4:39 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 11:52 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 4:19 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 9:27 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 51average | |
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 5:19 PM | 5:12 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 12:55 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 5:57 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 9:39 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 61average |
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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Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
Bolivar · Jetties and passes
Limits of bull reds plus some slot reds, with fish still biting when the report was posted.
Jim L. · Captain Experiences ↗
Sabine · Sabine Lake
Mixed bag on Sabine Lake: trout and reds on the lake with a few tripletail around structure.
Sabine Lake Charters (Capt. Aaron Shetley) · FishingBooker ↗
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 1:00 AM (run 03z 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 · 48 hours
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 12:35 AM · Texas Point, Sabine Pass (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Beaumont - Port Arthur (21 mi)
Wind
25mph
From NNE (14°)
Gusts 34 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
64°F
High 63° · Low 63° so far today
Humidity
39%
Dew point 37°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 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.