Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| β² High | 12:03 AM | 1.45 ft |
| βΌ Low | 2:30 PM | -0.28 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.72 ft
Full Moon
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sun | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 5:22 PM | 12:58 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 10:21 PM β² 1.4 ft | 87high | |||
| 23 Mon | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 5:22 PM | 1:40 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 91very high | ||||
| 24 Tue | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 12:03 AM β² 1.4 ft | 2:30 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 96very high | |||
| 25 Wed | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 1:40 AM β² 1.5 ft | 3:29 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 97very high | |||
| 26 Thu | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 3:11 AM β² 1.5 ft | 4:32 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 97very high | |||
| 27 Fri | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 4:43 AM β² 1.5 ft | 5:35 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 96very high | |||
| 28 Sat | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 5:42 AM β² 1.4 ft | 6:32 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 93very high |
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 8:54 PM Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
14mph
From N (350Β°)
Temperature
68Β°F
High 79Β° Β· Low 68Β° so far today
Humidity
35%
Dew point 39Β°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, 9:00 PM (run 21z 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