Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▼ Low | 6:35 AM | 0.26 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:41 PM | 1.53 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.27 ft
Waning Gibbous
84% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:23 AM ▼ 8:10 PM | 5:44 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 5:02 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 76high | |||
| 24 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:23 AM ▼ 8:11 PM | 6:35 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 5:41 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 74high | |||
| 25 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 8:11 PM | 7:20 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 6:06 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 72high | |||
| 26 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 8:12 PM | 8:01 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 6:11 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 70high | |||
| 27 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 8:13 PM | 8:41 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 5:56 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 65average | |||
| 28 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:13 PM | 9:26 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 5:55 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 57average | |||
| 29 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:14 PM | 10:22 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 5:49 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 44low |
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 11:54 PM · HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
6mph
From NNW (330°)
Temperature
59°F
Humidity
59%
Dew point 45°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 18, 1:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-18 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