Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
Friday, December 18, 2026|29.347°N, 93.635°W · NOAA 8771074
| ▼ Low | 4:15 AM | 0.23 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:36 AM | 1.34 ft |
| ▼ Low | 3:59 PM | 1.03 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:54 PM | 1.45 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.23 ft
Waxing Gibbous
66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 5:17 PM | 10:56 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 7:49 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 64average | |||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 5:17 PM | 11:35 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 8:12 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 57average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 5:18 PM | 12:20 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 8:31 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 49average | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 5:18 PM | 4:08 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 6:47 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 1:16 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 8:44 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 37low | |
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 5:18 PM | 3:59 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 9:36 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 2:30 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 8:49 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 40low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 5:19 PM | 4:15 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 11:36 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 3:59 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 8:54 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 49average | |
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 5:19 PM | 4:45 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 12:45 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 5:17 PM ▼ 1.3 ft | 9:11 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 59average |
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 ↗
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 4:00 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
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 4:10 AM · Beaumont - Port Arthur (48 mi)
Wind
15mph
From NNE (20°)
Temperature
57°F
High 63° · Low 57° so far today
Humidity
47%
Dew point 37°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.