Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 11:07 AM | 0.57 ft |
| β² High | 7:37 PM | 1.40 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.83 ft
Waning Crescent
33% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 7:53 PM | 6:55 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 6:10 PM β² 1.6 ft | 79high | |||
| 26 Mon | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 7:53 PM | 7:57 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 7:02 PM β² 1.6 ft | 74high | |||
| 27 Tue | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 7:54 PM | 8:53 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 7:38 PM β² 1.5 ft | 72high | |||
| 28 Wed | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 7:55 PM | 9:42 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 7:59 PM β² 1.5 ft | 70high | |||
| 29 Thu | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 7:55 PM | 10:24 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 7:51 PM β² 1.5 ft | 66average | |||
| 30 Fri | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 7:56 PM | 11:07 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 7:37 PM β² 1.4 ft | 59average | |||
| 1 Sat | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 7:56 PM | 11:54 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 7:32 PM β² 1.3 ft | 48average |
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