Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| β² High | 8:16 AM | 1.60 ft |
| βΌ Low | 10:00 PM | 0.39 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.21 ft
First Quarter
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 6:46 PM | 8:16 AM β² 1.6 ft | 10:00 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 72high | |||
| 19 Mon | π | β² 7:24 AM βΌ 6:45 PM | 8:42 AM β² 1.6 ft | 10:52 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 72high | |||
| 20 Tue | π | β² 7:25 AM βΌ 6:44 PM | 8:52 AM β² 1.6 ft | 11:41 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 70high | |||
| 21 Wed | π | β² 7:25 AM βΌ 6:43 PM | 8:38 AM β² 1.5 ft | 62average | ||||
| 22 Thu | π | β² 7:26 AM βΌ 6:42 PM | 12:33 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 8:32 AM β² 1.4 ft | 2:03 PM βΌ 1.0 ft | 6:51 PM β² 1.1 ft | 55average | |
| 23 Fri | π | β² 7:27 AM βΌ 6:41 PM | 1:28 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 8:20 AM β² 1.2 ft | 2:12 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 9:06 PM β² 1.3 ft | 27low | |
| 24 Sat | π | β² 7:27 AM βΌ 6:40 PM | 2:31 AM βΌ 1.0 ft | 7:27 AM β² 1.2 ft | 2:35 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 10:34 PM β² 1.4 ft | 52average |
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.
Feels like 79Β°F
Observed 1:54 PM Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
βmph
Temperature
79Β°F
High 79Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
51%
Dew point 59Β°F
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, 3:00 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