Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Thursday, June 24, 2027|29.391Β°N, 94.885Β°W Β· NOAA 8771262
| βΌ Low | 4:10 AM | 0.02 ft |
| β² High | 3:05 PM | 0.81 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.79 ft
Waning Gibbous
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 1:44 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 3:05 PM β² 1.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 2:28 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 3:00 PM β² 1.1 ft | 75high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 3:09 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 3:05 PM β² 1.0 ft | 71high | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 3:44 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 3:14 PM β² 0.9 ft | 64average | |||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 4:10 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 3:05 PM β² 0.8 ft | 56average | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 4:23 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 1:50 PM β² 0.7 ft | 45average | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 4:16 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 12:33 PM β² 0.7 ft | 8:07 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 10:33 PM β² 0.5 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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 12:15 PM Β· Galveston Railroad Bridge (6 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (22 mi)
Wind
9mph
From NE (43Β°)
Gusts 12 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
68Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
38%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 1:00 PM (run 15z 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.
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