Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▲ High | 1:55 AM | 1.27 ft |
| ▼ Low | 5:52 PM | 0.23 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.05 ft
Waning Gibbous
86% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 7:20 PM | 1:55 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 5:52 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 76high | |||
| 20 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 7:19 PM | 3:28 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 6:48 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 84high | |||
| 21 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:18 PM | 5:57 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 8:04 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 89high | |||
| 22 Wed | 🌗 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:16 PM | 7:28 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 9:27 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 93very high | |||
| 23 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:15 PM | 8:36 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 10:47 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 96very high | |||
| 24 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:14 PM | 9:30 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 11:56 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 97very high | |||
| 25 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 7:13 PM | 10:09 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 95very 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 PM · HOUSTON/ELLINGTON (6 mi)
Wind
3mph
From E (90°)
Temperature
68°F
High 73° · Low 54° so far today
Humidity
40%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
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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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 9:00 PM (run 21z 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