Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 1:15 PM | -0.43 ft |
New Moon
1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 11:21 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 9:53 PM β² 1.4 ft | 82high | |||
| 7 Mon | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 11:55 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 10:52 PM β² 1.4 ft | 85high | |||
| 8 Tue | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 12:32 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 11:59 PM β² 1.4 ft | 85high | |||
| 9 Wed | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 1:15 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 85high | ||||
| 10 Thu | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 5:19 PM | 12:56 AM β² 1.4 ft | 2:01 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 85high | |||
| 11 Fri | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 1:42 AM β² 1.4 ft | 2:43 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 83high | |||
| 12 Sat | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 2:16 AM β² 1.3 ft | 3:21 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 79high |
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 9:00 PM Β· Rollover Pass (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (27 mi)
Wind
17mph
From N (357Β°)
Gusts 19 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
66Β°F
High 82Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
β%
Visibility
10+mi
+0.09 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 10:00 PM (run 21z 2026-10-16 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
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