Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▲ High | 8:41 AM | 1.00 ft |
| ▼ Low | 11:15 AM | 0.96 ft |
| ▲ High | 3:00 PM | 1.02 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.06 ft
Waxing Gibbous
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 6:19 AM ▼ 8:21 PM | 8:41 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 11:15 AM ▼ 1.0 ft | 3:00 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 53average | ||
| 14 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 6:19 AM ▼ 8:21 PM | 12:10 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 10:09 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 69average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 6:19 AM ▼ 8:21 PM | 12:47 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 11:12 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 79high | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 6:19 AM ▼ 8:22 PM | 1:30 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 12:13 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 83high | |||
| 17 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 6:20 AM ▼ 8:22 PM | 2:16 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 1:16 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 83high | |||
| 18 Fri | 🌕 | ▲ 6:20 AM ▼ 8:22 PM | 3:06 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 2:22 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 81high | |||
| 19 Sat | 🌕 | ▲ 6:20 AM ▼ 8:22 PM | 3:57 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 3:22 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 79high |
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, 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