Galveston · Galveston Bay
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| ▼ Low | 3:19 AM | 0.07 ft |
| ▲ High | 9:14 AM | 0.37 ft |
| ▼ Low | 1:07 PM | 0.25 ft |
| ▲ High | 7:58 PM | 0.66 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.58 ft
Waxing Crescent
39% illuminated
Low
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 2:11 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:15 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 7:30 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 63average | ||
| 11 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 1:09 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 3:18 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 11:43 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 7:48 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 56average | |
| 12 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:40 PM | 2:14 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 4:44 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 12:11 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 8:01 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 46average | |
| 13 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:41 PM | 2:49 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 6:30 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 12:39 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 8:04 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 36low | |
| 14 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:42 PM | 3:19 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 9:14 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 1:07 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 7:58 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 42low | |
| 15 Fri | 🌓 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:43 PM | 3:50 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 7:43 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 53average | |||
| 16 Sat | 🌓 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:43 PM | 4:29 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 6:43 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 66average |
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.
Cloud cover 44%
Observed 6:00 AM · Galveston Pier 21 (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (19 mi)
Wind
15mph
From ENE (72°)
Gusts 27 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
59°F
High 68° · Low 61° so far today
Humidity
55%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 7:00 AM (run 09z 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
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