Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Monday, December 14, 2026|29.285°N, 94.789°W · NOAA 8771510
| ▼ Low | 12:01 PM | -0.07 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:31 PM | 1.72 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.79 ft
Waxing Crescent
27% illuminated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 11:17 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 7:58 PM ▲ 1.8 ft | 64average | |||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 12:01 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 8:31 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 58average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 5:22 PM | 12:52 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 8:58 PM ▲ 1.6 ft | 51average | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 4:16 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 7:50 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 1:54 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 9:18 PM ▲ 1.5 ft | 40low | |
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:23 PM | 4:14 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 10:05 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 3:13 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 9:33 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 41low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:24 PM | 4:30 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 11:44 AM ▲ 1.3 ft | 4:45 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 9:41 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 47average | |
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:24 PM | 4:57 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 12:53 PM ▲ 1.7 ft | 6:26 PM ▼ 1.1 ft | 9:39 PM ▲ 1.2 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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Galveston · Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston · Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Galveston · Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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Observed 5:00 AM · Galveston Pier 21 (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Galveston 209B (19 mi)
Wind
18mph
From NE (36°)
Gusts 27 mph
Measured at Galveston Pier 21
Temperature
60°F
High 68° · Low 63° so far today
Humidity
52%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Galveston Pier 21, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 6:00 AM (run 03z 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