Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Monday, November 30, 2026|29.327°N, 94.693°W · NOAA 8771416
| ▼ Low | 1:53 PM | 0.29 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:05 PM | 2.03 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.75 ft
Last Quarter
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 5:20 PM | 12:32 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 9:21 PM ▲ 2.2 ft | 73high | |||
| 30 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 5:19 PM | 1:53 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 10:05 PM ▲ 2.0 ft | 59average | |||
| 1 Tue | 🌗 | ▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 5:19 PM | 4:44 AM ▼ 1.2 ft | 9:09 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 3:29 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 10:36 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 42low | |
| 2 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 5:19 PM | 5:14 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 11:13 AM ▲ 1.6 ft | 5:10 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 10:59 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 43low | |
| 3 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 5:19 PM | 5:45 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 12:38 PM ▲ 1.9 ft | 6:41 PM ▼ 1.2 ft | 11:15 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 47average | |
| 4 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 5:20 PM | 6:15 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 1:44 PM ▲ 2.1 ft | 8:01 PM ▼ 1.4 ft | 11:23 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 60average | |
| 5 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 5:20 PM | 6:44 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 2:40 PM ▲ 2.3 ft | 74high |
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 12:00 AM · Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty (3 mi) · sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (16 mi)
Wind
29mph
From NNE (33°)
Gusts 35 mph
Measured at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty
Temperature
65°F
Humidity
43%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 1:00 AM (run 21z 2026-10-16 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