Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2027|29.391°N, 94.885°W · NOAA 8771262
| ▼ Low | 4:15 AM | 0.03 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:00 PM | 1.15 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.12 ft
Waning Gibbous
76% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:23 AM ▼ 8:09 PM | 2:47 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 2:56 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 78high | |||
| 24 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 8:10 PM | 3:34 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 3:27 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 75high | |||
| 25 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 8:10 PM | 4:15 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 4:00 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 70high | |||
| 26 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 8:11 PM | 4:52 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 4:26 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 64average | |||
| 27 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:11 PM | 5:22 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 4:22 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 56average | |||
| 28 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:12 PM | 5:43 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 2:53 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 46average | |||
| 29 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:13 PM | 5:43 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 1:57 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:35 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 35low |
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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Cloud cover 0%
Observed 8:55 AM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (6 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (22 mi)
Wind
13mph
From NNE (27°)
Gusts 15 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
61°F
High 61° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
55%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 10:00 AM (run 09z 2026-10-18 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