Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 7:05 AM | 0.07 ft |
| β² High | 4:16 PM | 1.12 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.06 ft
Waning Gibbous
74% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 4:44 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 4:04 PM β² 1.3 ft | 75high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 5:23 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 4:31 PM β² 1.3 ft | 73high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 5:58 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 4:45 PM β² 1.2 ft | 72high | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 6:30 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 4:33 PM β² 1.2 ft | 69average | |||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 7:05 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 4:16 PM β² 1.1 ft | 63average | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 7:49 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 4:17 PM β² 1.0 ft | 54average | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 6:22 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 8:52 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 4:04 PM β² 0.9 ft | 10:41 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 39low |
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 3:54 AM Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
5mph
From N (350Β°)
Temperature
55Β°F
High 57Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
67%
Dew point 45Β°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 18, 5:00 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 Β· 48 hours