Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Monday, December 21, 2026|29.431Β°N, 94.710Β°W Β· NOAA 8771165
| βΌ Low | 9:34 AM | -0.77 ft |
| β² High | 9:24 PM | 0.98 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.75 ft
Waxing Gibbous
92% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:24 PM | 8:51 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 8:32 PM β² 0.9 ft | 79high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:24 PM | 9:34 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 9:24 PM β² 1.0 ft | 90very high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:25 PM | 10:20 AM βΌ -0.9 ft | 11:16 PM β² 1.1 ft | 96very high | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:25 PM | 11:10 AM βΌ -1.0 ft | 97very high | ||||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 1:04 AM β² 1.1 ft | 12:01 PM βΌ -1.1 ft | 98very high | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 2:12 AM β² 1.0 ft | 12:54 PM βΌ -1.0 ft | 97very high | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 3:20 AM β² 0.9 ft | 1:45 PM βΌ -0.9 ft | 91very high |
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.
Observed 12:20 AM Β· Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty (5 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (23 mi)
Wind
32mph
From NE (35Β°)
Gusts 35 mph
Measured at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty
Temperature
64Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 68Β° so far today
Humidity
46%
Dew point 46Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 in over 3 hours
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.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 1:00 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 Β· 48 hours
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