Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| β² High | 8:51 AM | 1.42 ft |
| βΌ Low | 9:57 PM | -0.30 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.72 ft
Waning Crescent
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | π | β² 6:33 AM βΌ 8:15 PM | 10:26 AM β² 1.1 ft | 7:21 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 53average | |||
| 26 Mon | π | β² 6:34 AM βΌ 8:14 PM | 9:35 AM β² 1.1 ft | 8:02 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 67average | |||
| 27 Tue | π | β² 6:35 AM βΌ 8:13 PM | 8:19 AM β² 1.3 ft | 8:52 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 78high | |||
| 28 Wed | π | β² 6:35 AM βΌ 8:13 PM | 8:51 AM β² 1.4 ft | 9:57 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 88high | |||
| 29 Thu | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:12 PM | 9:32 AM β² 1.5 ft | 11:06 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 95very high | |||
| 30 Fri | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:11 PM | 10:16 AM β² 1.6 ft | 98very high | ||||
| 31 Sat | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 8:11 PM | 12:05 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 11:02 AM β² 1.6 ft | 99very 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.
Cloud cover 19%
Observed 12:40 PM Β· Rollover Pass (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (27 mi)
Wind
7mph
From E (96Β°)
Gusts 10 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
67Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
53%
Dew point 50Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 1:00 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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