Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▼ Low | 9:29 AM | 0.17 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:43 PM | 1.25 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.08 ft
Last Quarter
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:36 PM | 8:20 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 7:38 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 81high | |||
| 29 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:36 PM | 9:29 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 8:43 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 76high | |||
| 30 Tue | 🌗 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:37 PM | 10:34 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:29 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 73high | |||
| 31 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 7:38 PM | 11:27 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:59 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 71high | |||
| 1 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:38 PM | 12:07 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 10:16 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 69average | |||
| 2 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:39 PM | 12:44 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 9:52 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 63average | |||
| 3 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 7:39 PM | 1:23 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 9:29 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 54average |
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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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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Observed 2:54 PM · HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
11mph
From NNW (330°)
Gusts 21 mph
Temperature
70°F
High 70° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
35%
Dew point 41°F
Visibility
10+mi
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 4:00 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 · 48 hours