Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, December 18, 2026|29.303Β°N, 94.897Β°W Β· NOAA 8771486
| βΌ Low | 6:44 AM | -0.00 ft |
| β² High | 10:38 PM | 0.71 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.72 ft
Waxing Gibbous
66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 5:22 PM | 1:58 AM β² 1.0 ft | 1:10 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 70high | |||
| 14 Mon | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 5:22 PM | 1:44 AM β² 0.9 ft | 1:47 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 64average | |||
| 15 Tue | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:23 PM | 1:02 AM β² 0.8 ft | 2:21 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 11:36 PM β² 0.7 ft | 56average | ||
| 16 Wed | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:23 PM | 2:51 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 11:17 PM β² 0.7 ft | 40low | |||
| 17 Thu | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 5:24 PM | 6:44 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 12:04 PM β² 0.4 ft | 3:14 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 10:59 PM β² 0.7 ft | 41low | |
| 18 Fri | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:24 PM | 6:44 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 10:38 PM β² 0.7 ft | 52average | |||
| 19 Sat | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:24 PM | 7:04 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 4:46 PM β² 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 0%
Observed 3:00 AM Β· Galveston Railroad Bridge (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (24 mi)
Wind
31mph
From N (10Β°)
Gusts 42 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
63Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 43Β°F
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.
Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston Β· Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Galveston Β· Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 4:00 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