Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| β² High | 5:18 AM | 1.01 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:53 PM | 0.24 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.77 ft
Last Quarter
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sun | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 5:49 AM β² 1.3 ft | 7:23 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 85high | |||
| 30 Mon | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 5:51 AM β² 1.2 ft | 8:10 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 73high | |||
| 1 Tue | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 5:18 AM β² 1.0 ft | 8:53 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 57average | |||
| 2 Wed | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 4:48 AM β² 0.9 ft | 11:52 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 4:58 PM β² 0.6 ft | 9:38 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 39low | |
| 3 Thu | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 4:22 AM β² 0.8 ft | 11:21 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 8:08 PM β² 0.8 ft | 10:29 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 36low | |
| 4 Fri | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 3:03 AM β² 0.8 ft | 11:47 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 55average | |||
| 5 Sat | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 1:15 AM β² 1.0 ft | 12:20 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 10:59 PM β² 1.1 ft | 76high |
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.
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Observed 10:54 PM Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
16mph
From NW (320Β°)
Temperature
66Β°F
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 17, 12:00 AM (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