Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
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| ▼ Low | 6:11 AM | -0.13 ft |
| ▲ High | 6:05 PM | 1.53 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.67 ft
Waxing Crescent
12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 6:19 AM ▼ 8:18 PM | 5:10 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 5:28 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 97very high | |||
| 7 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 6:19 AM ▼ 8:18 PM | 6:11 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 6:05 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 95very high | |||
| 8 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:19 AM ▼ 8:19 PM | 7:06 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 6:14 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 89high | |||
| 9 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:19 AM ▼ 8:19 PM | 7:55 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 6:14 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 76high | |||
| 10 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 6:19 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 8:41 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 5:28 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 59average | |||
| 11 Fri | 🌓 | ▲ 6:19 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 9:25 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 5:04 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 11:28 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 40low | ||
| 12 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 6:19 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 5:56 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:15 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 4:19 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 11:38 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 41low |
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 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, 2:00 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
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