Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▲ High | 4:05 AM | 1.13 ft |
| ▼ Low | 12:25 PM | -0.63 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:26 PM | 0.96 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.75 ft
Waning Gibbous
81% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 5:28 PM | 4:05 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 12:25 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 8:26 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 74high | ||
| 28 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:29 PM | 1:05 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 5:30 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 1:18 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 8:57 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 56average | |
| 29 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:30 PM | 2:48 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 7:25 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 2:10 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 9:22 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 40low | |
| 30 Wed | 🌗 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:30 PM | 3:59 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:54 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 3:03 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 9:42 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 42low | |
| 31 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:31 PM | 4:58 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 12:19 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 4:27 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 9:40 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 52average | |
| 1 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:32 PM | 5:48 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 3:35 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 62average | |||
| 2 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:32 PM | 6:34 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 4:29 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 70high |
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 4:20 AM · Galveston Pier 21 (2 mi) · sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (18 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NNE (30°)
Gusts 26 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
61°F
High 68° · Low 63° so far today
Humidity
52%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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 17, 5:00 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 · 48 hours