Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, August 13, 2027|29.431Β°N, 94.710Β°W Β· NOAA 8771165
| β² High | 12:36 PM | 1.26 ft |
| βΌ Low | 11:04 PM | -0.10 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.36 ft
Waxing Gibbous
89% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sun | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 8:05 PM | 9:03 AM β² 1.1 ft | 6:27 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 66average | |||
| 9 Mon | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 8:04 PM | 9:14 AM β² 1.1 ft | 7:27 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 72high | |||
| 10 Tue | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 8:03 PM | 9:31 AM β² 1.2 ft | 8:27 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 75high | |||
| 11 Wed | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 8:03 PM | 10:00 AM β² 1.2 ft | 9:25 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 76high | |||
| 12 Thu | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 8:02 PM | 11:11 AM β² 1.2 ft | 10:18 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 77high | |||
| 13 Fri | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 8:01 PM | 12:36 PM β² 1.3 ft | 11:04 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 77high | |||
| 14 Sat | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 8:00 PM | 1:43 PM β² 1.3 ft | 11:46 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 77high |
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 2:40 PM Β· Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty (5 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (23 mi)
Wind
7mph
From ESE (111Β°)
Gusts 11 mph
Measured at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty
Temperature
68Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 48Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.08 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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, 3:00 PM (run 15z 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