Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 5:39 AM | -0.11 ft |
| β² High | 6:23 PM | 1.38 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.49 ft
Waxing Crescent
36% 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 6:57 AM βΌ 7:44 PM | 4:32 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 5:09 PM β² 1.4 ft | 97very high | |||
| 12 Mon | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 7:44 PM | 5:39 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 6:23 PM β² 1.4 ft | 97very high | |||
| 13 Tue | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 7:45 PM | 6:54 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 7:13 PM β² 1.4 ft | 95very high | |||
| 14 Wed | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 7:45 PM | 8:12 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 7:42 PM β² 1.3 ft | 90very high | |||
| 15 Thu | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 7:46 PM | 9:26 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 7:52 PM β² 1.2 ft | 81high | |||
| 16 Fri | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 7:46 PM | 10:34 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 7:45 PM β² 1.0 ft | 11:45 PM βΌ 0.9 ft | 67average | ||
| 17 Sat | π | β² 6:51 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 3:55 AM β² 0.9 ft | 11:38 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 7:05 PM β² 0.9 ft | 11:51 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 45average |
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 6:35 PM Β· Eagle Point, Galveston Bay (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (16 mi)
Wind
11mph
From N (9Β°)
Gusts 16 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
75Β°F
High 72Β° Β· Low 54Β° so far today
Humidity
40%
Dew point 41Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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, 8:00 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