Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
Friday, December 4, 2026|29.347°N, 93.635°W · NOAA 8771074
| ▼ Low | 5:44 AM | -0.04 ft |
| ▲ High | 1:17 PM | 1.86 ft |
| ▼ Low | 6:19 PM | 1.30 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:59 PM | 1.63 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.91 ft
Waning Crescent
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 5:15 PM | 12:17 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 8:48 PM ▲ 2.2 ft | 75high | |||
| 30 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 5:15 PM | 1:23 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 9:23 PM ▲ 2.0 ft | 60average | |||
| 1 Tue | 🌗 | ▲ 6:51 AM ▼ 5:15 PM | 4:22 AM ▼ 1.0 ft | 8:18 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 2:40 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 9:53 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 41low | |
| 2 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 6:52 AM ▼ 5:15 PM | 4:46 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 10:37 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 4:03 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 10:19 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 44low | |
| 3 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 5:15 PM | 5:15 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 12:11 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 5:12 PM ▼ 1.1 ft | 10:41 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 50average | |
| 4 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 5:15 PM | 5:44 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 1:17 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 6:19 PM ▼ 1.3 ft | 10:59 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 55average | |
| 5 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 5:15 PM | 6:15 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 2:09 PM ▲ 2.0 ft | 7:41 PM ▼ 1.4 ft | 11:10 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 67average |
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 1:20 AM · Beaumont - Port Arthur (48 mi)
Wind
14mph
From N (10°)
Temperature
61°F
High 63° · Low 61° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 39°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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 ↗
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 2:00 AM (run 03z 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 · 48 hours