Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| β² High | 4:08 AM | 0.68 ft |
| βΌ Low | 6:51 PM | -0.38 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.06 ft
Waning Gibbous
72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sun | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:29 PM | 4:20 AM β² 0.8 ft | 6:10 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 84high | |||
| 28 Mon | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:29 PM | 4:08 AM β² 0.7 ft | 6:51 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 69average | |||
| 29 Tue | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 3:16 AM β² 0.5 ft | 7:31 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 52average | |||
| 30 Wed | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:31 PM | 2:56 AM β² 0.4 ft | 8:59 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 3:43 PM β² 0.3 ft | 8:11 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 34low | |
| 31 Thu | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:31 PM | 2:00 AM β² 0.4 ft | 9:35 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 43low | |||
| 1 Fri | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:32 PM | 12:09 AM β² 0.5 ft | 10:12 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 11:42 PM β² 0.6 ft | 65average | ||
| 2 Sat | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:33 PM | 10:57 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 10:35 PM β² 0.7 ft | 71high |
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 0%
Observed 10:54 PM Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
16mph
From NW (320Β°)
Temperature
66Β°F
Humidity
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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, 2:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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