Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| β² High | 10:16 AM | 1.51 ft |
Waxing Gibbous
92% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | π | β² 6:26 AM βΌ 8:20 PM | 6:31 AM β² 1.1 ft | 9:00 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 67average | |||
| 12 Mon | π | β² 6:26 AM βΌ 8:20 PM | 7:42 AM β² 1.3 ft | 9:55 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 77high | |||
| 13 Tue | π | β² 6:27 AM βΌ 8:20 PM | 8:42 AM β² 1.4 ft | 10:51 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 83high | |||
| 14 Wed | π | β² 6:27 AM βΌ 8:20 PM | 9:31 AM β² 1.5 ft | 11:42 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 85high | |||
| 15 Thu | π | β² 6:28 AM βΌ 8:19 PM | 10:16 AM β² 1.5 ft | 86high | ||||
| 16 Fri | π | β² 6:28 AM βΌ 8:19 PM | 12:27 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 11:02 AM β² 1.5 ft | 86high | |||
| 17 Sat | π | β² 6:29 AM βΌ 8:18 PM | 1:09 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 11:53 AM β² 1.4 ft | 85high |
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 4:40 PM Β· Rollover Pass (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (27 mi)
Wind
11mph
From ESE (112Β°)
Gusts 15 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
69Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
β%
Visibility
10+mi
β0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 5:00 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.
NOAA NGOFS2 model Β· 48 hours
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