Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 3:40 AM | -0.12 ft |
| β² High | 2:59 PM | 1.15 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.28 ft
Waning Gibbous
88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 2:16 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 2:03 PM β² 1.3 ft | 82high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 3:00 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 2:40 PM β² 1.2 ft | 79high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 3:40 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 2:59 PM β² 1.2 ft | 75high | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 4:18 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 2:59 PM β² 1.1 ft | 67average | |||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 4:51 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 2:29 PM β² 1.0 ft | 57average | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 5:19 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 1:46 PM β² 0.9 ft | 10:47 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 44low | ||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 1:18 AM β² 0.5 ft | 5:16 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 1:19 PM β² 0.8 ft | 8:50 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 35low |
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% Β· Feels like 77Β°F
Observed 12:15 PM Β· Eagle Point, Galveston Bay (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (16 mi)
Wind
14mph
From E (81Β°)
Gusts 17 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
78Β°F
High 77Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
47%
Dew point 55Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.01 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 19, 1:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-19 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