Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 1:13 PM | -0.17 ft |
| β² High | 11:37 PM | 0.79 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.97 ft
Waning Crescent
7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 6:18 PM | 8:53 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 8:34 PM β² 0.8 ft | 78high | |||
| 1 Mon | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 6:19 PM | 10:04 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 10:30 PM β² 0.8 ft | 75high | |||
| 2 Tue | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 6:20 PM | 11:14 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 11:24 PM β² 0.8 ft | 73high | |||
| 3 Wed | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 6:20 PM | 12:08 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 11:20 PM β² 0.8 ft | 72high | |||
| 4 Thu | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 6:21 PM | 12:43 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 11:29 PM β² 0.8 ft | 72high | |||
| 5 Fri | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 6:22 PM | 1:13 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 11:37 PM β² 0.8 ft | 70high | |||
| 6 Sat | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 6:22 PM | 1:45 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 10:55 PM β² 0.7 ft | 65average |
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 10:54 AM Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
βmph
Temperature
61Β°F
High 61Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 41Β°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, 12:00 PM (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