Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, March 13, 2027|29.303°N, 94.897°W · NOAA 8771486
| ▼ Low | 1:40 AM | -0.16 ft |
| ▲ High | 3:09 PM | 1.16 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.32 ft
Waxing Crescent
29% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sun | 🌑 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 6:22 PM | 3:08 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:30 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 5:32 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 10:37 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 48average | |
| 8 Mon | 🌑 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 6:23 PM | 4:15 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 11:02 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 5:29 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:07 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 35low | |
| 9 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 6:24 PM | 5:20 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 11:35 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 5:25 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:38 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 36low | |
| 10 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 6:24 PM | 6:27 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 12:06 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 5:18 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 40low | ||
| 11 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 6:34 AM ▼ 6:25 PM | 12:12 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 7:40 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 12:30 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 5:11 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 55average | |
| 12 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:32 AM ▼ 6:26 PM | 12:52 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 9:06 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 12:05 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 4:54 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 69average | |
| 13 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:31 AM ▼ 6:26 PM | 1:40 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 3:09 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 83high |
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 12:00 AM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (24 mi)
Wind
21mph
From NNE (22°)
Gusts 26 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
67°F
Humidity
46%
Dew point 48°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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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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 18, 12:00 AM (run 21z 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