Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, April 3, 2027|29.391°N, 94.885°W · NOAA 8771262
| ▲ High | 2:05 AM | 0.91 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:56 AM | 0.31 ft |
| ▲ High | 6:53 PM | 0.74 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:44 PM | 0.67 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.60 ft
Waning Crescent
11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:35 PM | 5:22 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 7:20 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 77high | |||
| 29 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:36 PM | 6:24 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 7:38 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 75high | |||
| 30 Tue | 🌗 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 7:36 PM | 7:38 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 7:47 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 72high | |||
| 31 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 7:37 PM | 8:48 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 7:55 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 68average | |||
| 1 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:37 PM | 9:41 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 63average | ||||
| 2 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:38 PM | 12:48 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 10:21 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 7:54 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:20 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 60average | |
| 3 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 7:39 PM | 2:05 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 10:56 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 6:53 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 10:44 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 49average |
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 18, 12:00 AM (run 21z 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 · 48 hours
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 10:35 PM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (6 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (22 mi)
Wind
23mph
From NNE (15°)
Gusts 26 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
67°F
High 72° · Low 54° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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.