Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, July 2, 2027|29.431Β°N, 94.710Β°W Β· NOAA 8771165
| β² High | 11:26 AM | 1.31 ft |
| βΌ Low | 11:49 PM | -0.66 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.97 ft
Waning Crescent
3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sun | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 11:32 AM β² 0.8 ft | 8:16 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 44low | |||
| 28 Mon | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 11:15 AM β² 0.9 ft | 8:50 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 57average | |||
| 29 Tue | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 11:03 AM β² 1.0 ft | 9:30 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 71high | |||
| 30 Wed | π | β² 6:22 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 9:18 AM β² 1.1 ft | 10:14 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 83high | |||
| 1 Thu | π | β² 6:22 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 10:05 AM β² 1.2 ft | 11:01 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 92very high | |||
| 2 Fri | π | β² 6:23 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 11:26 AM β² 1.3 ft | 11:49 PM βΌ -0.7 ft | 98very high | |||
| 3 Sat | π | β² 6:23 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 1:42 PM β² 1.3 ft | 99very 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.
Cloud cover 19%
Observed 5:40 AM Β· Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (19 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NE (56Β°)
Gusts 21 mph
Measured at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty
Temperature
62Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
56%
Dew point 50Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.01 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.
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 18, 6:00 AM (run 03z 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 Β· 48 hours