Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▲ High | 6:44 AM | 1.58 ft |
| ▼ Low | 8:00 PM | 0.42 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.16 ft
Waxing Crescent
32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 6:54 PM | 4:13 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 76high | ||||
| 12 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 6:52 PM | 1:24 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 4:48 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 85high | |||
| 13 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 6:51 PM | 2:59 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 5:25 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 85high | |||
| 14 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 6:50 PM | 4:24 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 6:08 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 85high | |||
| 15 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 6:49 PM | 5:38 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 6:59 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 81high | |||
| 16 FriToday | 🌒 | ▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 6:48 PM | 6:44 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 8:00 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 75high | |||
| 17 Sat | 🌓 | ▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 6:47 PM | 7:37 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 9:03 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 75high |
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
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston · Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Galveston · Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Cloud cover 0%
Observed 5:54 PM · HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
16mph
From NNW (340°)
Gusts 24 mph
Temperature
73°F
High 79° · Low 73° so far today
Humidity
—%
Visibility
10+mi
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 7:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 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