Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Monday, October 26, 2026|29.391°N, 94.885°W · NOAA 8771262
| ▲ High | 3:08 AM | 1.39 ft |
| ▼ Low | 12:22 PM | 0.24 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.15 ft
Full Moon
99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | 🌕 | ▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 6:39 PM | 3:07 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 11:42 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 67average | |||
| 26 Mon | 🌕 | ▲ 7:28 AM ▼ 6:38 PM | 3:08 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 12:22 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 81high | |||
| 27 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:29 AM ▼ 6:37 PM | 3:03 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 1:13 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 91very high | |||
| 28 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 7:29 AM ▼ 6:36 PM | 3:04 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 2:14 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 97very high | |||
| 29 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 7:30 AM ▼ 6:35 PM | 3:41 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 3:18 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 99very high | |||
| 30 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 7:31 AM ▼ 6:34 PM | 4:46 AM ▲ 1.7 ft | 4:18 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 99very high | |||
| 31 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:31 AM ▼ 6:33 PM | 5:57 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 5:15 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 96very 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.
Feels like 72°F
Observed 5:35 PM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (6 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (22 mi)
Wind
22mph
From NNW (345°)
Gusts 35 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
72°F
High 79° · Low 72° so far today
Humidity
33%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 7:00 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
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