Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 1:15 AM | -0.35 ft |
| β² High | 11:49 AM | 1.28 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.62 ft
Waning Crescent
9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sun | π | β² 6:22 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 5:40 AM β² 0.7 ft | 10:10 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 3:27 PM β² 0.8 ft | 11:04 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 46average | |
| 28 Mon | π | β² 6:22 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 7:13 AM β² 0.9 ft | 11:39 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 2:18 PM β² 0.8 ft | 11:38 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 65average | |
| 29 Tue | π | β² 6:23 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 8:38 AM β² 1.1 ft | 74high | ||||
| 30 Wed | π | β² 6:23 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 12:22 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 10:12 AM β² 1.2 ft | 85high | |||
| 1 Thu | π | β² 6:23 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 1:15 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 11:49 AM β² 1.3 ft | 93very high | |||
| 2 Fri | π | β² 6:24 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 2:14 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 1:19 PM β² 1.3 ft | 97very high | |||
| 3 Sat | π | β² 6:24 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 3:16 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 2:54 PM β² 1.3 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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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, 4:00 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.
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