Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, June 25, 2027|29.303Β°N, 94.897Β°W Β· NOAA 8771486
| βΌ Low | 2:53 AM | 0.16 ft |
| β² High | 11:25 AM | 0.86 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.70 ft
Waning Gibbous
65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:21 PM | 12:00 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 1:28 PM β² 1.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 12:38 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 2:13 PM β² 1.1 ft | 75high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 1:14 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 2:05 PM β² 1.0 ft | 70high | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 1:50 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 1:13 PM β² 0.9 ft | 63average | |||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 2:23 AM βΌ -0.0 ft | 11:30 AM β² 0.9 ft | 54average | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 2:53 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 11:25 AM β² 0.9 ft | 44low | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 6:22 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 3:15 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 11:17 AM β² 0.8 ft | 6:49 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 37low |
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 7:40 PM Β· Galveston Railroad Bridge (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (24 mi)
Wind
4mph
From ENE (59Β°)
Gusts 5 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
68Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 64Β° so far today
Humidity
53%
Dew point 52Β°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 18, 8:00 PM (run 21z 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