Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2027|29.391°N, 94.885°W · NOAA 8771262
| ▼ Low | 1:15 AM | -0.26 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:02 PM | 1.07 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.32 ft
Waxing Crescent
3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | 🌑 | ▲ 6:39 AM ▼ 8:11 PM | 2:30 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 98very high | ||||
| 2 Mon | 🌑 | ▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 8:11 PM | 12:29 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 3:38 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 95very high | |||
| 3 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 8:10 PM | 1:15 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 5:02 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 85high | |||
| 4 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 8:09 PM | 2:01 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 6:29 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 70high | |||
| 5 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 8:08 PM | 2:41 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:11 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 3:11 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 7:52 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 53average | |
| 6 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 8:07 PM | 3:10 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 8:42 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 4:23 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 10:26 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 38low | |
| 7 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 8:07 PM | 2:32 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 8:37 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 5:23 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 56average |
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, 6:00 PM (run 21z 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
Cloud cover 0% · Feels like 72°F
Observed 5:35 PM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (6 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (22 mi)
Wind
5mph
From NNE (19°)
Gusts 6 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
68°F
High 73° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
33%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
10+mi
3-hour trend unavailable
Not enough readings yet.
Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings