Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
Monday, October 19, 2026|29.347°N, 93.635°W · NOAA 8771074
| ▲ High | 12:39 AM | 2.38 ft |
| ▼ Low | 4:46 PM | 0.59 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.79 ft
First Quarter
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌓 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 6:40 PM | 12:10 AM ▲ 2.4 ft | 3:34 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 54average | |||
| 19 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 7:18 AM ▼ 6:39 PM | 12:39 AM ▲ 2.4 ft | 4:46 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 52average | |||
| 20 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 6:38 PM | 12:58 AM ▲ 2.3 ft | 7:06 AM ▼ 1.6 ft | 10:16 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 5:38 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 51average | |
| 21 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 6:37 PM | 1:13 AM ▲ 2.3 ft | 7:05 AM ▼ 1.4 ft | 12:13 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 6:22 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 47average | |
| 22 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 6:37 PM | 1:26 AM ▲ 2.2 ft | 7:13 AM ▼ 1.2 ft | 1:15 PM ▲ 2.0 ft | 7:05 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 41low | |
| 23 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 6:36 PM | 1:38 AM ▲ 2.1 ft | 7:31 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 2:10 PM ▲ 2.2 ft | 7:53 PM ▼ 1.1 ft | 37low | |
| 24 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 6:35 PM | 1:47 AM ▲ 2.1 ft | 7:59 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 3:05 PM ▲ 2.4 ft | 8:48 PM ▼ 1.3 ft | 57average |
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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Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
Bolivar · Jetties and passes
Limits of bull reds plus some slot reds, with fish still biting when the report was posted.
Jim L. · Captain Experiences ↗
Sabine · Sabine Lake
Mixed bag on Sabine Lake: trout and reds on the lake with a few tripletail around structure.
Sabine Lake Charters (Capt. Aaron Shetley) · FishingBooker ↗
Cloud cover 75% · Feels like 75°F
Observed 4:50 PM · Beaumont - Port Arthur (48 mi)
Wind
17mph
From N (360°)
Temperature
75°F
High 77° · Low 73° so far today
Humidity
57%
Dew point 59°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 5:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 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 · 48 hours