Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Sunday, December 6, 2026|29.431Β°N, 94.710Β°W Β· NOAA 8771165
| β² High | 12:09 AM | 0.95 ft |
| βΌ Low | 10:10 AM | -0.38 ft |
| β² High | 8:24 PM | 1.03 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.41 ft
Waning Crescent
5% illuminated
Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 12:09 AM β² 0.9 ft | 10:10 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 8:24 PM β² 1.0 ft | 76high | ||
| 7 Mon | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 10:47 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 9:14 PM β² 1.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 8 Tue | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 11:26 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 10:11 PM β² 1.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 9 Wed | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 12:05 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 11:16 PM β² 1.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 10 Thu | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 5:20 PM | 12:47 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 78high | ||||
| 11 Fri | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 12:16 AM β² 1.0 ft | 1:30 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 77high | |||
| 12 Sat | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:21 PM | 1:02 AM β² 1.0 ft | 2:12 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 75high |
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 11:00 PM Β· Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty (5 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (23 mi)
Wind
30mph
From NNE (28Β°)
Gusts 35 mph
Measured at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty
Temperature
66Β°F
High 82Β° Β· Low 70Β° so far today
Humidity
43%
Dew point 46Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.06 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty, 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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Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 11:00 PM (run 21z 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 Β· 48 hours