Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, January 8, 2027|29.391Β°N, 94.885Β°W Β· NOAA 8771262
| β² High | 2:12 AM | 0.76 ft |
| βΌ Low | 12:38 PM | -0.56 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.32 ft
New Moon
1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:33 PM | 9:25 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 11:44 PM β² 0.8 ft | 76high | |||
| 4 Mon | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:34 PM | 10:03 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 77high | ||||
| 5 Tue | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:35 PM | 12:21 AM β² 0.8 ft | 10:41 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 78high | |||
| 6 Wed | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:35 PM | 12:58 AM β² 0.8 ft | 11:19 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 78high | |||
| 7 Thu | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 1:35 AM β² 0.8 ft | 11:58 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 78high | |||
| 8 Fri | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 2:12 AM β² 0.8 ft | 12:38 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 76high | |||
| 9 Sat | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 2:53 AM β² 0.7 ft | 1:16 PM βΌ -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.
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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.
Observed 4:15 AM Β· Galveston Railroad Bridge (6 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (22 mi)
Wind
30mph
From NNE (18Β°)
Gusts 38 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
61Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 57Β° so far today
Humidity
51%
Dew point 39Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 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.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
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.
NOAA NGOFS2 model Β· 48 hours
Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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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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