Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2027|29.303Β°N, 94.897Β°W Β· NOAA 8771486
| β² High | 3:39 AM | 1.75 ft |
| βΌ Low | 3:13 PM | 0.34 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.41 ft
Waning Gibbous
69% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sun | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 7:19 PM | 12:40 AM βΌ 1.4 ft | 5:29 AM β² 1.5 ft | 1:35 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 70high | ||
| 20 Mon | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 7:18 PM | 5:00 AM β² 1.6 ft | 2:18 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 82high | |||
| 21 Tue | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 7:17 PM | 3:39 AM β² 1.8 ft | 3:13 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 91very high | |||
| 22 Wed | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 7:16 PM | 4:14 AM β² 1.9 ft | 4:19 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 96very high | |||
| 23 Thu | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 7:15 PM | 4:58 AM β² 1.9 ft | 5:33 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 97very high | |||
| 24 Fri | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 7:13 PM | 5:42 AM β² 2.0 ft | 6:46 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 97very high | |||
| 25 Sat | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 7:12 PM | 6:15 AM β² 1.9 ft | 7:55 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 93very 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 12:20 PM Β· Galveston Railroad Bridge (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (24 mi)
Wind
13mph
From E (80Β°)
Gusts 17 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
73Β°F
High 75Β° Β· Low 72Β° so far today
Humidity
β%
Visibility
10+mi
β0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 1:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-19 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
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