Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▼ Low | 11:47 AM | -0.59 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:48 PM | 0.75 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.33 ft
Waning Crescent
15% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:34 PM | 11:47 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 11:48 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 76high | |||
| 4 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:34 PM | 12:40 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 75high | ||||
| 5 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:35 PM | 12:59 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 1:34 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 75high | |||
| 6 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 1:58 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 2:22 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 73high | |||
| 7 Thu | 🌑 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:37 PM | 2:36 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 3:01 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 73high | |||
| 8 Fri | 🌑 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:37 PM | 2:34 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 3:35 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 75high | |||
| 9 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 2:44 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 4:07 PM ▼ -0.6 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.
Observed 1:54 AM · HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
—mph
Gusts 30 mph
Temperature
61°F
Humidity
42%
Dew point 37°F
Visibility
10+mi
Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Galveston · Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Galveston · Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 3:00 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 · 48 hours