Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 3:40 AM | 0.21 ft |
| β² High | 12:54 PM | 1.56 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.35 ft
Full Moon
99% illuminated
Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 2:05 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 8:50 AM β² 1.2 ft | 2:20 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 8:11 PM β² 1.1 ft | 39low | |
| 19 Mon | π | β² 6:49 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 2:32 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 10:16 AM β² 1.3 ft | 3:22 PM βΌ 1.1 ft | 7:06 PM β² 1.1 ft | 53average | |
| 20 Tue | π | β² 6:48 AM βΌ 7:50 PM | 3:04 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 11:35 AM β² 1.5 ft | 84high | |||
| 21 Wed | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 7:50 PM | 3:40 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 12:54 PM β² 1.6 ft | 94very high | |||
| 22 Thu | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 7:51 PM | 4:19 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 2:19 PM β² 1.6 ft | 97very high | |||
| 23 Fri | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 7:51 PM | 5:04 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 3:46 PM β² 1.6 ft | 96very high | |||
| 24 Sat | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 7:52 PM | 5:56 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 5:03 PM β² 1.6 ft | 91very high |
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.
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 6:54 PM Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
10mph
From N (360Β°)
Temperature
66Β°F
High 72Β° 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, 7:00 PM (run 21z 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