Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, October 16, 2026|29.391°N, 94.885°W · NOAA 8771262
| ▲ High | 4:16 AM | 1.51 ft |
| ▼ Low | 5:00 PM | 0.42 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.09 ft
Waxing Crescent
32% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:18 AM ▼ 6:53 PM | 12:05 AM ▼ 1.2 ft | 4:11 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 12:51 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 66average | ||
| 12 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 6:52 PM | 4:16 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 1:36 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 72high | |||
| 13 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 6:51 PM | 4:09 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 2:26 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 77high | |||
| 14 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 6:50 PM | 2:41 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 3:17 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 79high | |||
| 15 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 6:49 PM | 3:21 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 4:09 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 79high | |||
| 16 FriToday | 🌒 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 6:48 PM | 4:16 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 5:00 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 78high | |||
| 17 Sat | 🌓 | ▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 6:46 PM | 5:25 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 5:55 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 76high |
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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Galveston · Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston · Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Galveston · Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 1:00 PM (run 15z 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 · 48 hours
Cloud cover 100% · Feels like 74°F
Observed 12:35 PM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (6 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (22 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NNW (336°)
Gusts 26 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
74°F
High 79° · Low 72° so far today
Humidity
69%
Dew point 63°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.