Galveston · Galveston Bay
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| ▲ High | 3:18 AM | 0.75 ft |
| ▼ Low | 7:42 AM | 0.63 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:18 AM | 0.71 ft |
| ▼ Low | 8:06 PM | -0.04 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.79 ft
Waxing Crescent
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | 🌑 | ▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 8:12 PM | 3:18 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 4:24 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 100very high | |||
| 2 Mon | 🌑 | ▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 8:12 PM | 4:06 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 5:42 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 95very high | |||
| 3 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 8:11 PM | 4:48 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 2:54 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 4:54 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 7:18 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 84high | |
| 4 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 8:10 PM | 5:30 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 1:54 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 5:48 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 10:12 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 65average | |
| 5 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 8:09 PM | 6:12 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 1:30 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 6:36 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 43low | ||
| 6 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 8:08 PM | 12:54 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 6:54 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 12:30 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 7:24 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 39low | |
| 7 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 8:08 PM | 3:18 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 7:42 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 11:18 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 8:06 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 56average |
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 9:54 AM · HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
0mph
From N (0°)
Temperature
63°F
High 63° · Low 54° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 43°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, 11:00 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 · 48 hours
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