Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| β² High | 4:34 AM | 1.01 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:27 PM | -0.02 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.03 ft
Waning Gibbous
65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sun | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 7:53 PM | 2:54 AM β² 0.9 ft | 7:47 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 10:36 AM β² 0.8 ft | 7:33 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 59average | |
| 23 Mon | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 7:52 PM | 4:34 AM β² 1.0 ft | 8:27 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 72high | |||
| 24 Tue | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 7:51 PM | 6:36 AM β² 1.1 ft | 9:37 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 82high | |||
| 25 Wed | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 7:50 PM | 8:22 AM β² 1.2 ft | 10:53 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 90very high | |||
| 26 Thu | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 9:39 AM β² 1.3 ft | 94very high | ||||
| 27 Fri | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 12:09 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 10:46 AM β² 1.3 ft | 99very high | |||
| 28 Sat | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 1:16 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 11:41 AM β² 1.3 ft | 99very 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.
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 2:54 PM Β· HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
7mph
From E (80Β°)
Gusts 13 mph
Temperature
73Β°F
High 73Β° Β· Low 54Β° so far today
Humidity
β%
Visibility
10+mi
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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 PM (run 15z 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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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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