Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Friday, October 9, 2026|29.285°N, 94.789°W · NOAA 8771510
| ▲ High | 3:05 AM | 2.08 ft |
| ▼ Low | 9:06 AM | 0.92 ft |
| ▲ High | 3:46 PM | 2.35 ft |
| ▼ Low | 9:57 PM | 1.28 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.44 ft
New Moon
1% illuminated
Very good
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:01 PM | 12:37 AM ▲ 2.8 ft | 4:46 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 95very high | |||
| 5 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 6:59 PM | 1:24 AM ▲ 2.7 ft | 5:56 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 89high | |||
| 6 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 6:58 PM | 1:59 AM ▲ 2.5 ft | 8:07 AM ▼ 1.8 ft | 11:52 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 7:01 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 77high | |
| 7 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 6:57 PM | 2:26 AM ▲ 2.4 ft | 8:19 AM ▼ 1.5 ft | 1:26 PM ▲ 2.1 ft | 8:01 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 62average | |
| 8 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 6:56 PM | 2:47 AM ▲ 2.2 ft | 8:41 AM ▼ 1.2 ft | 2:41 PM ▲ 2.2 ft | 8:59 PM ▼ 1.0 ft | 45average | |
| 9 Fri | 🌑 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 6:55 PM | 3:05 AM ▲ 2.1 ft | 9:06 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 3:46 PM ▲ 2.4 ft | 9:57 PM ▼ 1.3 ft | 41low | |
| 10 Sat | 🌑 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 6:54 PM | 3:19 AM ▲ 2.0 ft | 9:34 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 4:45 PM ▲ 2.5 ft | 10:59 PM ▼ 1.5 ft | 56average |
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 100% · Feels like 76°F
Observed 2:40 PM · Galveston Pier 21 (2 mi) · sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (18 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NNE (18°)
Gusts 28 mph
Measured at Galveston Pier 21
Temperature
75°F
High 82° · Low 73° so far today
Humidity
74%
Dew point 66°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Galveston Pier 21, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 3:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 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
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