Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 6:22 AM | -0.05 ft |
| β² High | 4:47 PM | 1.26 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.31 ft
Waning Gibbous
80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sun | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 7:32 PM | 3:08 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 8:54 AM β² 0.9 ft | 3:40 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 10:29 PM β² 0.8 ft | 47average | |
| 22 Mon | π | β² 7:21 AM βΌ 7:32 PM | 3:42 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 10:41 AM β² 1.0 ft | 4:32 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 9:50 PM β² 0.7 ft | 41low | |
| 23 Tue | π | β² 7:20 AM βΌ 7:33 PM | 4:18 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 12:07 PM β² 1.1 ft | 5:35 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 8:45 PM β² 0.8 ft | 63average | |
| 24 Wed | π | β² 7:19 AM βΌ 7:34 PM | 4:55 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 1:29 PM β² 1.2 ft | 86high | |||
| 25 Thu | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 7:34 PM | 5:36 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 2:57 PM β² 1.2 ft | 91very high | |||
| 26 Fri | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 7:35 PM | 6:22 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 4:47 PM β² 1.3 ft | 92very high | |||
| 27 Sat | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 7:35 PM | 7:16 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 6:20 PM β² 1.3 ft | 88high |
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 12:54 PM Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
10mph
From N (360Β°)
Gusts 22 mph
Temperature
66Β°F
High 66Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
40%
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, 3:00 PM (run 15z 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