Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 8:23 AM | 0.33 ft |
| β² High | 6:51 PM | 1.18 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.85 ft
Last Quarter
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 7:52 PM | 4:21 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 4:44 PM β² 1.4 ft | 82high | |||
| 26 Mon | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 7:53 PM | 5:18 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 5:41 PM β² 1.4 ft | 79high | |||
| 27 Tue | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 7:53 PM | 6:20 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 6:18 PM β² 1.3 ft | 75high | |||
| 28 Wed | π | β² 6:40 AM βΌ 7:54 PM | 7:23 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 6:41 PM β² 1.3 ft | 71high | |||
| 29 Thu | π | β² 6:39 AM βΌ 7:55 PM | 8:23 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 6:51 PM β² 1.2 ft | 64average | |||
| 30 Fri | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 7:55 PM | 9:20 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 6:37 PM β² 1.1 ft | 54average | |||
| 1 Sat | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 7:56 PM | 10:17 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 5:31 PM β² 1.0 ft | 11:50 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 41low |
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 8:15 PM Β· Eagle Point, Galveston Bay (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (16 mi)
Wind
7mph
From NNE (16Β°)
Gusts 14 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
75Β°F
High 72Β° Β· Low 54Β° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 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, 9:00 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