Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Sunday, April 18, 2027|29.431Β°N, 94.710Β°W Β· NOAA 8771165
| β² High | 4:55 AM | 1.11 ft |
| βΌ Low | 11:00 AM | 0.78 ft |
| β² High | 4:08 PM | 1.08 ft |
| βΌ Low | 11:22 PM | 0.43 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.68 ft
Waxing Gibbous
94% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | π | β² 6:49 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 4:55 AM β² 1.1 ft | 11:00 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 4:08 PM β² 1.1 ft | 11:22 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 52average | |
| 19 Mon | π | β² 6:48 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 6:52 AM β² 1.2 ft | 11:53 AM βΌ 1.0 ft | 3:53 PM β² 1.1 ft | 60average | ||
| 20 Tue | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 12:02 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 8:33 AM β² 1.3 ft | 12:48 PM βΌ 1.2 ft | 3:46 PM β² 1.2 ft | 71high | |
| 21 Wed | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 12:43 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 10:06 AM β² 1.4 ft | 82high | |||
| 22 Thu | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 1:25 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 11:44 AM β² 1.4 ft | 86high | |||
| 23 Fri | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 7:50 PM | 2:10 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 1:07 PM β² 1.5 ft | 89high | |||
| 24 Sat | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 7:50 PM | 2:59 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 2:10 PM β² 1.5 ft | 88high |
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 7:00 PM Β· Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty (5 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (23 mi)
Wind
16mph
From NE (42Β°)
Gusts 19 mph
Measured at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty
Temperature
68Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
38%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 7:00 PM (run 21z 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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