Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| β² High | 1:15 AM | 0.87 ft |
| βΌ Low | 2:20 PM | -0.65 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.52 ft
Waxing Crescent
3% illuminated
Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:31 PM | 10:20 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 9:05 PM β² 1.0 ft | 81high | |||
| 4 Mon | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:32 PM | 11:03 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 9:53 PM β² 1.0 ft | 83high | |||
| 5 Tue | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:33 PM | 11:44 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 10:49 PM β² 1.0 ft | 83high | |||
| 6 Wed | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:34 PM | 12:25 PM βΌ -0.8 ft | 11:52 PM β² 1.0 ft | 83high | |||
| 7 Thu | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:34 PM | 1:06 PM βΌ -0.8 ft | 82high | ||||
| 8 Fri | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:35 PM | 12:43 AM β² 1.0 ft | 1:45 PM βΌ -0.7 ft | 80high | |||
| 9 Sat | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 1:15 AM β² 0.9 ft | 2:20 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 76high |
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 1:15 AM Β· Rollover Pass (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (27 mi)
Wind
19mph
From N (5Β°)
Gusts 23 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
60Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
46%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
3-hour trend unavailable
Not enough readings yet.
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
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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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 2:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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