Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, December 25, 2026|29.327Β°N, 94.693Β°W Β· NOAA 8771416
| βΌ Low | 9:30 AM | -1.19 ft |
| β² High | 6:01 PM | 2.29 ft |
Tidal range today: 3.48 ft
Waning Gibbous
96% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:24 PM | 5:27 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 1:56 PM β² 2.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:24 PM | 6:10 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 2:48 PM β² 2.4 ft | 90very high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:25 PM | 6:58 AM βΌ -1.0 ft | 3:38 PM β² 2.5 ft | 97very high | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 7:48 AM βΌ -1.2 ft | 4:27 PM β² 2.5 ft | 99very high | |||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 8:38 AM βΌ -1.3 ft | 5:15 PM β² 2.5 ft | 99very high | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 9:30 AM βΌ -1.2 ft | 6:01 PM β² 2.3 ft | 96very high | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 10:23 AM βΌ -1.0 ft | 6:47 PM β² 2.1 ft | 87high |
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.
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Observed 1:40 AM Β· Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty (3 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (16 mi)
Wind
29mph
From NNE (30Β°)
Gusts 34 mph
Measured at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty
Temperature
63Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
β%
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Bay Entrance, North Jetty, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 2:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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
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