Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 10:06 AM | -0.38 ft |
| β² High | 9:01 PM | 0.86 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.24 ft
Waning Crescent
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 6:18 PM | 6:46 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 6:38 PM β² 0.8 ft | 81high | |||
| 1 Mon | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 6:19 PM | 7:58 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 7:32 PM β² 0.9 ft | 81high | |||
| 2 Tue | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 6:19 PM | 9:08 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 8:21 PM β² 0.9 ft | 82high | |||
| 3 Wed | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 6:20 PM | 10:06 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 9:01 PM β² 0.9 ft | 82high | |||
| 4 Thu | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 6:21 PM | 10:52 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 9:28 PM β² 0.8 ft | 80high | |||
| 5 Fri | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 6:21 PM | 11:31 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 9:38 PM β² 0.7 ft | 75high | |||
| 6 Sat | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 6:22 PM | 12:05 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 9:28 PM β² 0.6 ft | 66average |
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 11:15 AM Β· Eagle Point, Galveston Bay (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (16 mi)
Wind
12mph
From NNE (20Β°)
Gusts 18 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
68Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 54Β° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 12:00 PM (run 09z 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
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Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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