Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▲ High | 10:22 AM | 1.08 ft |
Waxing Gibbous
79% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | 🌓 | ▲ 6:28 AM ▼ 8:23 PM | 12:12 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:41 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 65average | |||
| 12 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 6:28 AM ▼ 8:22 PM | 9:20 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 11:30 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 75high | |||
| 13 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 6:29 AM ▼ 8:22 PM | 10:22 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 77high | ||||
| 14 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 6:29 AM ▼ 8:22 PM | 12:23 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 11:24 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 78high | |||
| 15 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 6:30 AM ▼ 8:21 PM | 1:20 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 12:31 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 78high | |||
| 16 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 6:30 AM ▼ 8:21 PM | 2:18 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 1:43 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 76high | |||
| 17 Sat | 🌕 | ▲ 6:31 AM ▼ 8:21 PM | 3:09 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 2:37 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 74high |
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 3:54 AM · HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
5mph
From N (350°)
Temperature
55°F
High 57° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
67%
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, 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 · 48 hours