Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, July 31, 2027|29.357Β°N, 94.725Β°W Β· NOAA 8771341
| β² High | 4:55 AM | 1.94 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:33 PM | -0.77 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.70 ft
Waning Crescent
4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | π | β² 6:35 AM βΌ 8:15 PM | 1:31 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 8:12 AM β² 1.4 ft | 3:42 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 11:34 PM β² 1.2 ft | 45average | |
| 26 Mon | π | β² 6:35 AM βΌ 8:15 PM | 2:10 AM βΌ 1.2 ft | 8:22 AM β² 1.4 ft | 4:18 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 56average | ||
| 27 Tue | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:14 PM | 8:24 AM β² 1.4 ft | 5:02 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 71high | |||
| 28 Wed | π | β² 6:36 AM βΌ 8:13 PM | 2:47 AM β² 1.6 ft | 5:53 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 84high | |||
| 29 Thu | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 8:13 PM | 3:37 AM β² 1.8 ft | 6:47 PM βΌ -0.6 ft | 94very high | |||
| 30 Fri | π | β² 6:37 AM βΌ 8:12 PM | 4:20 AM β² 1.9 ft | 7:40 PM βΌ -0.7 ft | 99very high | |||
| 31 Sat | π | β² 6:38 AM βΌ 8:11 PM | 4:55 AM β² 1.9 ft | 8:33 PM βΌ -0.8 ft | 100very high |
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.
Observed 6:40 PM Β· Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (19 mi)
Wind
11mph
From ESE (102Β°)
Gusts 16 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
69Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 48Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston Β· Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Galveston Β· Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 8:00 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 Β· 48 hours