Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Monday, May 31, 2027|29.303Β°N, 94.897Β°W Β· NOAA 8771486
| β² High | 4:18 AM | 1.05 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:52 AM | 0.95 ft |
| β² High | 12:35 PM | 1.03 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:47 PM | 0.06 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.99 ft
Waning Crescent
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sun | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:13 PM | 2:46 AM β² 0.9 ft | 7:21 AM βΌ 0.8 ft | 1:00 PM β² 1.0 ft | 8:26 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 46average | |
| 31 Mon | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:14 PM | 4:18 AM β² 1.0 ft | 8:52 AM βΌ 1.0 ft | 12:35 PM β² 1.0 ft | 8:47 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 63average | |
| 1 Tue | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:14 PM | 5:19 AM β² 1.2 ft | 9:16 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 78high | |||
| 2 Wed | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:15 PM | 6:06 AM β² 1.4 ft | 9:50 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 89high | |||
| 3 Thu | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:15 PM | 6:51 AM β² 1.5 ft | 10:30 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 95very high | |||
| 4 Fri | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:16 PM | 7:41 AM β² 1.5 ft | 11:15 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 98very high | |||
| 5 Sat | π | β² 6:19 AM βΌ 8:16 PM | 8:48 AM β² 1.5 ft | 97very high |
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 5:20 PM Β· Galveston Railroad Bridge (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (24 mi)
Wind
3mph
From NNE (24Β°)
Gusts 5 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
71Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
46%
Dew point 46Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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 18, 6:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-18 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