Texas City, Galveston Bay

Sunday, January 3, 2027|29.391°N, 94.885°W · NOAA 8771262

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Major periodMinor periodNightNOAA 6-minute predictions · Heights in feet above MLLW

Tides

▼ Low	9:25 AM	-0.52 ft
▲ High	11:44 PM	0.78 ft

Tidal range today: 1.30 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Moonrise: 3:51 AM
Moonset: 2:08 PM

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Waning Crescent

15% illuminated

Fishing Times

Good

Minor3:21 AM–4:21 AM
Major8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Minor1:38 PM–2:38 PM
Major8:25 PM–10:25 PM

Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.

Tides for Texas City, Galveston Bay, week of January 3

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	Coefficient
3 Sun	🌘	▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:33 PM	9:25 AM ▼ -0.5 ft	11:44 PM ▲ 0.8 ft	76high
4 Mon	🌘	▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:34 PM	10:03 AM ▼ -0.6 ft		77high
5 Tue	🌘	▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:35 PM	12:21 AM ▲ 0.8 ft	10:41 AM ▼ -0.6 ft	78high
6 Wed	🌑	▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:35 PM	12:58 AM ▲ 0.8 ft	11:19 AM ▼ -0.6 ft	78high
7 Thu	🌑	▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:36 PM	1:35 AM ▲ 0.8 ft	11:58 AM ▼ -0.6 ft	78high
8 Fri	🌑	▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:37 PM	2:12 AM ▲ 0.8 ft	12:38 PM ▼ -0.6 ft	76high
9 Sat	🌒	▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:38 PM	2:53 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	1:16 PM ▼ -0.5 ft	73high

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.

Current conditions

Observed 4:15 AM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (6 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (22 mi)

Wind

30mph

From NNE (18°)

Gusts 38 mph

Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge

Temperature

61°F

High 63° · Low 57° so far today

Humidity

51%

Dew point 39°F

Visibility

10+mi

3-hour trend unavailable

Barometric pressure, last 24 hours

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Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings

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Satellite map, currents & salinity

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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)

0816243240

Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 5:00 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.

Currents & salinity forecast

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