Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Sunday, June 20, 2027|29.285Β°N, 94.789Β°W Β· NOAA 8771510
| β² High | 6:43 AM | 2.16 ft |
| βΌ Low | 10:42 PM | -0.37 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.53 ft
Waning Gibbous
97% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:21 PM | 6:43 AM β² 2.2 ft | 10:42 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 75high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:21 PM | 7:16 AM β² 2.1 ft | 11:19 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 71high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:21 PM | 7:48 AM β² 2.0 ft | 11:57 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 66average | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 6:20 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 8:18 AM β² 1.9 ft | 60average | ||||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 12:37 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 8:46 AM β² 1.8 ft | 4:25 PM βΌ 1.0 ft | 7:09 PM β² 1.0 ft | 55average | |
| 25 Fri | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 1:23 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 9:09 AM β² 1.7 ft | 4:27 PM βΌ 0.8 ft | 9:08 PM β² 1.1 ft | 43low | |
| 26 Sat | π | β² 6:21 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 2:20 AM βΌ 0.7 ft | 9:27 AM β² 1.6 ft | 4:39 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 11:12 PM β² 1.2 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% Β· Feels like 71Β°F
Observed 2:25 AM Β· Galveston Pier 21 (2 mi) Β· sky & visibility from GALVESTON/SCHOLES (4 mi)
Wind
6mph
From E (81Β°)
5 kt on the water
Gusts 9 mph (8 kt)
Measured at Galveston Pier 21
Temperature
73Β°F
High 72Β° Β· Low 70Β° so far today
Humidity
65%
Dew point 59Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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 20, 3:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-20 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