Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 5:55 AM | 0.17 ft |
| β² High | 5:45 PM | 1.53 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.36 ft
Waning Gibbous
70% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 7:50 PM | 4:53 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 4:49 PM β² 1.6 ft | 79high | |||
| 26 Mon | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 7:51 PM | 5:55 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 5:45 PM β² 1.5 ft | 76high | |||
| 27 Tue | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 7:52 PM | 7:01 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 6:21 PM β² 1.5 ft | 72high | |||
| 28 Wed | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 7:52 PM | 7:57 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 6:19 PM β² 1.4 ft | 65average | |||
| 29 Thu | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 7:53 PM | 8:49 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 5:02 PM β² 1.3 ft | 55average | |||
| 30 Fri | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 7:54 PM | 9:51 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 5:02 PM β² 1.3 ft | 11:44 PM βΌ 0.9 ft | 46average | ||
| 1 Sat | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 7:54 PM | 4:33 AM β² 1.1 ft | 11:02 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 4:58 PM β² 1.2 ft | 11:43 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 34low |
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 8:15 PM Β· Rollover Pass (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (27 mi)
Wind
12mph
From N (2Β°)
Gusts 14 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
63Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
40%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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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Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 9:00 PM (run 21z 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