Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 12:12 AM | -0.39 ft |
| β² High | 10:42 AM | 1.15 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.54 ft
Waning Crescent
19% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | π | β² 6:35 AM βΌ 8:17 PM | 4:12 AM β² 0.6 ft | 8:54 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 1:18 PM β² 0.7 ft | 9:24 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 50average | |
| 26 Mon | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:16 PM | 5:54 AM β² 0.8 ft | 10:12 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 67average | |||
| 27 Tue | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 8:16 PM | 7:36 AM β² 1.0 ft | 11:06 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 79high | |||
| 28 Wed | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 8:15 PM | 9:18 AM β² 1.1 ft | 85high | ||||
| 29 Thu | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 8:14 PM | 12:12 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 10:42 AM β² 1.2 ft | 93very high | |||
| 30 Fri | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 8:14 PM | 1:18 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 12:06 PM β² 1.2 ft | 98very high | |||
| 31 Sat | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 8:13 PM | 2:18 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 1:18 PM β² 1.2 ft | 100very 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 6:54 AM Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
0mph
From N (0Β°)
Temperature
54Β°F
High 57Β° Β· Low 54Β° so far today
Humidity
71%
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, 8:00 AM (run 09z 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