Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| β² High | 1:24 AM | 1.53 ft |
| βΌ Low | 4:48 PM | 0.26 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.27 ft
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Very good
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 | π | β² 7:19 AM βΌ 6:54 PM | 4:13 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 76high | ||||
| 12 Mon | π | β² 7:20 AM βΌ 6:52 PM | 1:24 AM β² 1.5 ft | 4:48 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 85high | |||
| 13 Tue | π | β² 7:20 AM βΌ 6:51 PM | 2:59 AM β² 1.6 ft | 5:25 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 85high | |||
| 14 Wed | π | β² 7:21 AM βΌ 6:50 PM | 4:24 AM β² 1.6 ft | 6:08 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 85high | |||
| 15 Thu | π | β² 7:21 AM βΌ 6:49 PM | 5:38 AM β² 1.6 ft | 6:59 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 81high | |||
| 16 FriToday | π | β² 7:22 AM βΌ 6:48 PM | 6:44 AM β² 1.6 ft | 8:00 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 75high | |||
| 17 Sat | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 6:47 PM | 7:37 AM β² 1.6 ft | 9:03 PM βΌ 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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Cloud cover 19%
Observed 3:54 PM Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
βmph
Gusts 31 mph
Temperature
79Β°F
High 79Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
β%
Visibility
10+mi
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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Galveston Β· Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 5:00 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 Β· 48 hours