Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▼ Low | 7:45 AM | -0.48 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:17 PM | 0.36 ft |
| ▼ Low | 8:02 PM | 0.32 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:16 PM | 0.36 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.83 ft
Last Quarter
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:51 PM | 2:24 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 5:00 PM ▼ -0.7 ft | 78high | |||
| 25 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:52 PM | 1:38 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 5:27 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:27 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 5:41 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 60average | |
| 26 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:53 PM | 1:12 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 6:15 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 12:14 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 6:24 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 42low | |
| 27 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:53 PM | 12:43 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 6:59 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 2:31 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 7:11 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 43low | |
| 28 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 5:54 PM | 7:45 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 5:17 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 8:02 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 10:16 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 56average | |
| 29 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 5:55 PM | 8:32 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 10:10 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 65average | |||
| 30 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 5:56 PM | 9:25 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 9:11 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 69average |
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 5:54 AM · HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
—mph
Gusts 24 mph
Temperature
57°F
High 61° · Low 57° so far today
Humidity
51%
Dew point 39°F
Visibility
10+mi
Galveston · Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the 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, 7:00 AM (run 09z 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