Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▼ Low | 2:03 AM | -0.12 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:12 AM | 1.36 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.48 ft
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 1:20 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 10:53 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 86high | |||
| 16 Mon | 🌕 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 7:58 PM | 2:03 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 11:12 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 85high | |||
| 17 Tue | 🌕 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 7:57 PM | 2:46 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 11:16 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 4:25 PM ▼ 1.1 ft | 6:44 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 78high | |
| 18 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 7:56 PM | 3:24 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 11:02 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 3:49 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 8:09 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 60average | |
| 19 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 7:55 PM | 3:58 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 10:50 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 4:03 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 9:43 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 46average | |
| 20 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 7:54 PM | 4:28 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 10:17 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 4:28 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 11:08 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 35low | |
| 21 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 7:53 PM | 4:56 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 9:51 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 4:56 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 44low |
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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Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Galveston · Offshore
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Observed 1:15 AM · Eagle Point, Galveston Bay (9 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (19 mi)
Wind
8mph
From NE (56°)
Gusts 9 mph
Measured at Eagle Point, Galveston Bay
Temperature
75°F
High 57° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
82%
Dew point 52°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Eagle Point, Galveston Bay, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 2:00 AM (run 03z 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 · 48 hours