Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| β² High | 11:51 AM | 0.82 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:58 PM | 0.15 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.67 ft
Last Quarter
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sun | π | β² 6:22 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 11:51 AM β² 0.8 ft | 8:58 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 50average | |||
| 28 Mon | π | β² 6:22 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 9:50 AM β² 0.9 ft | 9:23 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 66average | |||
| 29 Tue | π | β² 6:22 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 8:46 AM β² 1.1 ft | 9:57 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 79high | |||
| 30 Wed | π | β² 6:23 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 9:30 AM β² 1.2 ft | 10:41 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 88high | |||
| 1 Thu | π | β² 6:23 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 10:27 AM β² 1.3 ft | 11:32 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 94very high | |||
| 2 Fri | π | β² 6:23 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 11:37 AM β² 1.4 ft | 97very high | ||||
| 3 Sat | π | β² 6:24 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 12:27 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 1:02 PM β² 1.4 ft | 98very 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 11:15 AM Β· Eagle Point, Galveston Bay (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (16 mi)
Wind
8mph
From NE (42Β°)
Gusts 9 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
70Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
43%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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 18, 12:00 PM (run 09z 2026-10-18 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