Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 6:31 AM | -0.10 ft |
| β² High | 9:39 PM | 0.29 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.39 ft
Waxing Crescent
39% illuminated
Low
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sun | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:39 PM | 1:30 AM β² 0.7 ft | 2:27 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 74high | |||
| 11 Mon | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:39 PM | 1:17 AM β² 0.6 ft | 2:57 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 66average | |||
| 12 Tue | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:40 PM | 12:37 AM β² 0.4 ft | 3:23 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 11:53 PM β² 0.3 ft | 55average | ||
| 13 Wed | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:41 PM | 3:30 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 11:24 PM β² 0.3 ft | 34low | |||
| 14 Thu | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:42 PM | 6:31 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 9:39 PM β² 0.3 ft | 42low | |||
| 15 Fri | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:43 PM | 6:53 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 8:26 PM β² 0.4 ft | 55average | |||
| 16 Sat | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:44 PM | 7:28 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 7:23 PM β² 0.6 ft | 70high |
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.
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Observed 5:15 AM Β· Eagle Point, Galveston Bay (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (16 mi)
Wind
16mph
From NNE (20Β°)
Gusts 22 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
66Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
54%
Dew point 39Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 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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Galveston Β· Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 6:00 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