Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 10:13 AM | 0.43 ft |
| β² High | 7:22 PM | 1.39 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.96 ft
First Quarter
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sun | π | β² 6:31 AM βΌ 8:02 PM | 6:08 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 6:03 PM β² 1.7 ft | 97very high | |||
| 10 Mon | π | β² 6:31 AM βΌ 8:02 PM | 7:18 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 6:57 PM β² 1.7 ft | 95very high | |||
| 11 Tue | π | β² 6:30 AM βΌ 8:03 PM | 8:24 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 7:27 PM β² 1.6 ft | 91very high | |||
| 12 Wed | π | β² 6:29 AM βΌ 8:03 PM | 9:22 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 7:40 PM β² 1.5 ft | 82high | |||
| 13 Thu | π | β² 6:29 AM βΌ 8:04 PM | 10:13 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 7:22 PM β² 1.4 ft | 68average | |||
| 14 Fri | π | β² 6:28 AM βΌ 8:05 PM | 11:02 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 6:53 PM β² 1.3 ft | 51average | |||
| 15 Sat | π | β² 6:27 AM βΌ 8:05 PM | 1:18 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 6:41 AM β² 1.1 ft | 11:52 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 6:36 PM β² 1.2 ft | 38low |
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 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, 10:00 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