Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Sunday, November 15, 2026|29.391°N, 94.885°W · NOAA 8771262
| ▲ High | 3:24 AM | 1.31 ft |
| ▼ Low | 4:07 PM | 0.22 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.09 ft
Waxing Crescent
34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 5:24 PM | 3:24 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 4:07 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 68average | |||
| 16 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 4:02 AM ▲ 1.2 ft | 4:44 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 63average | |||
| 17 Tue | 🌓 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 4:21 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 5:19 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 56average | |||
| 18 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 3:03 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 5:51 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 46average | |||
| 19 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 1:47 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 8:59 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 12:33 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 5:45 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 38low | |
| 20 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 12:57 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 9:06 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 43low | |||
| 21 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 12:41 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 9:28 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 57average |
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, 10:00 PM (run 21z 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
Observed 8:35 PM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (6 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (22 mi)
Wind
22mph
From NNW (347°)
Gusts 32 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
69°F
High 79° · Low 68° so far today
Humidity
40%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.09 in over 3 hours · changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.