Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 11:30 AM | -0.58 ft |
Waning Crescent
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Sun | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:57 PM | 10:25 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 11:13 PM β² 0.6 ft | 74high | |||
| 1 Mon | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:58 PM | 11:30 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 73high | ||||
| 2 Tue | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:58 PM | 12:12 AM β² 0.6 ft | 12:36 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 73high | |||
| 3 Wed | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:59 PM | 1:04 AM β² 0.6 ft | 1:27 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 71high | |||
| 4 Thu | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 6:00 PM | 1:45 AM β² 0.6 ft | 2:01 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 72high | |||
| 5 Fri | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 6:01 PM | 1:27 AM β² 0.6 ft | 2:29 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 72high | |||
| 6 Sat | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 6:02 PM | 1:26 AM β² 0.6 ft | 2:59 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 70high |
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 Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
βmph
Gusts 24 mph
Temperature
57Β°F
High 61Β° Β· Low 57Β° so far today
Humidity
51%
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 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 Β· 48 hours