Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2027|29.391°N, 94.885°W · NOAA 8771262
| ▲ High | 6:49 AM | 1.52 ft |
| ▼ Low | 6:01 PM | 0.40 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.12 ft
First Quarter
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:02 PM | 5:26 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 3:12 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 89high | |||
| 4 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:01 PM | 5:53 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 4:08 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 90very high | |||
| 5 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:00 PM | 6:23 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 5:03 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 90very high | |||
| 6 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 6:59 PM | 6:49 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 6:01 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 87high | |||
| 7 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 6:58 PM | 7:03 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 7:08 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 81high | |||
| 8 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 6:57 PM | 7:04 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 8:19 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 74high | |||
| 9 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 6:55 PM | 7:12 AM ▲ 1.4 ft | 9:16 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 67average |
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 19, 7:00 AM (run 09z 2026-10-19 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
Observed 6:15 AM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (6 mi) · sky & visibility from La Porte (22 mi)
Wind
14mph
From E (84°)
Gusts 16 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
71°F
High 63° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
82%
Dew point 54°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.