Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2026|29.391Β°N, 94.885Β°W Β· NOAA 8771262
| β² High | 12:47 AM | 1.15 ft |
| βΌ Low | 11:14 AM | -0.79 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.94 ft
Full Moon
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:25 PM | 9:07 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 11:38 PM β² 1.0 ft | 80high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:25 PM | 9:45 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 85high | ||||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 12:08 AM β² 1.1 ft | 10:27 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 95very high | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 12:47 AM β² 1.1 ft | 11:14 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 100very high | |||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 1:32 AM β² 1.2 ft | 12:06 PM βΌ -0.8 ft | 100very high | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 2:26 AM β² 1.1 ft | 1:01 PM βΌ -0.8 ft | 99very high | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:28 PM | 3:35 AM β² 1.0 ft | 1:54 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 92very 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.
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Observed 2:15 AM Β· Galveston Railroad Bridge (6 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (22 mi)
Wind
29mph
From N (5Β°)
Gusts 40 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
63Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 39Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 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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Galveston Β· Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 3:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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