Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 12:52 AM | 0.20 ft |
| β² High | 10:01 AM | 1.24 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.04 ft
Full Moon
100% illuminated
Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | π | β² 6:50 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 6:36 AM β² 1.0 ft | 12:42 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 5:50 PM β² 0.8 ft | 36low | ||
| 19 Mon | π | β² 6:49 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 12:19 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 8:33 AM β² 1.1 ft | 65average | |||
| 20 Tue | π | β² 6:48 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 12:52 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 10:01 AM β² 1.2 ft | 80high | |||
| 21 Wed | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 7:50 PM | 1:27 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 11:17 AM β² 1.3 ft | 90very high | |||
| 22 Thu | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 7:50 PM | 2:05 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 12:31 PM β² 1.4 ft | 93very high | |||
| 23 Fri | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 7:51 PM | 2:45 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 1:52 PM β² 1.4 ft | 94very high | |||
| 24 Sat | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 7:51 PM | 3:30 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 3:21 PM β² 1.4 ft | 92very 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.
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Observed 7:35 PM Β· Eagle Point, Galveston Bay (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (16 mi)
Wind
12mph
From NNE (15Β°)
Gusts 17 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
75Β°F
High 72Β° Β· Low 54Β° so far today
Humidity
42%
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