Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▼ Low | 4:07 AM | -0.17 ft |
| ▲ High | 3:57 PM | 1.59 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.76 ft
Waxing Crescent
1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:14 PM | 12:13 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 6:51 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 11:30 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 5:10 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 41low | |
| 31 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 6:20 AM ▼ 8:15 PM | 12:27 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 8:18 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 12:47 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 4:23 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 52average | |
| 1 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 6:20 AM ▼ 8:15 PM | 12:54 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:35 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 74high | |||
| 2 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 6:20 AM ▼ 8:16 PM | 1:29 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 10:58 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 87high | |||
| 3 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:20 AM ▼ 8:16 PM | 2:13 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 12:44 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 94very high | |||
| 4 Fri | 🌑 | ▲ 6:20 AM ▼ 8:17 PM | 3:07 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 2:24 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 97very high | |||
| 5 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:20 AM ▼ 8:17 PM | 4:07 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 3:57 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 98very 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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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