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Wednesday, December 2, 2026|29.303°N, 94.897°W · NOAA 8771486
| ▲ High | 12:21 AM | 1.02 ft |
| ▼ Low | 7:16 AM | 0.60 ft |
| ▲ High | 12:02 PM | 0.82 ft |
| ▼ Low | 6:10 PM | 0.58 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.44 ft
Waning Crescent
34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 5:20 PM | 2:40 AM ▲ 1.5 ft | 2:29 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 83high | |||
| 30 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 5:20 PM | 2:17 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 3:35 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 69average | |||
| 1 Tue | 🌗 | ▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 5:20 PM | 1:04 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 4:48 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 54average | |||
| 2 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 5:20 PM | 12:21 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 7:16 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 12:02 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 6:10 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 41low | |
| 3 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 5:20 PM | 12:21 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 7:39 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 2:38 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 7:48 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 41low | |
| 4 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 5:20 PM | 12:24 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 8:06 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 4:44 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 9:55 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 55average | |
| 5 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:59 AM ▼ 5:20 PM | 12:16 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 8:34 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 5:52 PM ▲ 1.2 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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 2:20 AM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (24 mi)
Wind
29mph
From N (5°)
Gusts 38 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
64°F
High 68° · Low 66° so far today
Humidity
—%
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 3:00 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
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