Bolivar · Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
- Redfish
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
Anthony H. · Captain Experiences ↗
Thursday, May 13, 2027|29.347°N, 93.635°W · NOAA 8771074
| ▼ Low | 3:20 AM | 0.35 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:19 AM | 2.30 ft |
| ▼ Low | 5:56 PM | 1.28 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:12 PM | 1.58 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.95 ft
First Quarter
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 6:26 AM ▼ 7:55 PM | 8:06 AM ▲ 2.7 ft | 11:58 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 98very high | |||
| 10 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 6:25 AM ▼ 7:56 PM | 9:03 AM ▲ 2.6 ft | 94very high | ||||
| 11 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:25 AM ▼ 7:57 PM | 12:58 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 9:56 AM ▲ 2.5 ft | 88high | |||
| 12 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 6:24 AM ▼ 7:57 PM | 2:05 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 10:43 AM ▲ 2.4 ft | 77high | |||
| 13 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 6:23 AM ▼ 7:58 PM | 3:20 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 11:19 AM ▲ 2.3 ft | 5:56 PM ▼ 1.3 ft | 10:12 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 65average | |
| 14 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 6:23 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 4:39 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 11:47 AM ▲ 2.2 ft | 6:17 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 48average | ||
| 15 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 12:13 AM ▲ 1.8 ft | 5:47 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 12:11 PM ▲ 2.1 ft | 6:45 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 49average |
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 18, 8:00 AM (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 · 48 hours
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 7:50 AM · Beaumont - Port Arthur (48 mi)
Wind
11mph
From NE (40°)
Temperature
54°F
High 57° · Low 52° so far today
Humidity
67
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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.