Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| β² High | 2:11 AM | 0.78 ft |
| βΌ Low | 5:15 PM | -0.51 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.28 ft
Waning Gibbous
72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sun | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:28 PM | 2:04 AM β² 1.0 ft | 4:21 PM βΌ -0.8 ft | 86high | |||
| 28 Mon | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:28 PM | 2:11 AM β² 0.8 ft | 5:15 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 72high | |||
| 29 Tue | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:29 PM | 1:44 AM β² 0.6 ft | 6:04 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 54average | |||
| 30 Wed | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 1:13 AM β² 0.5 ft | 8:28 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 2:16 PM β² 0.2 ft | 6:37 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 39low | |
| 31 Thu | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 12:38 AM β² 0.5 ft | 8:57 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 46average | |||
| 1 Fri | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:31 PM | 12:02 AM β² 0.5 ft | 9:30 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 9:32 PM β² 0.6 ft | 60average | ||
| 2 Sat | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:32 PM | 10:01 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 9:43 PM β² 0.7 ft | 65average |
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.
Observed 1:35 AM Β· Eagle Point, Galveston Bay (9 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (19 mi)
Wind
21mph
From N (11Β°)
Gusts 30 mph
Measured at Eagle Point, Galveston Bay
Temperature
69Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 61Β° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 39Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Eagle Point, Galveston Bay, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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, 3:00 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 Β· 48 hours