Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Thursday, January 7, 2027|29.199°N, 94.988°W · NOAA 8771722
| ▲ High | 2:19 AM | 0.53 ft |
| ▼ Low | 1:04 PM | -0.61 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.14 ft
New Moon
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:34 PM | 10:14 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 73high | ||||
| 4 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:35 PM | 12:02 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 10:57 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 76high | |||
| 5 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 12:45 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 11:40 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 77high | |||
| 6 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 1:31 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 12:22 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 78high | |||
| 7 Thu | 🌑 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:37 PM | 2:19 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 1:04 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 77high | |||
| 8 Fri | 🌑 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 3:08 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 1:44 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 76high | |||
| 9 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 4:01 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 2:23 PM ▼ -0.5 ft | 72high |
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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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 5:00 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
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 4:10 AM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (9 mi) · sky & visibility from Pearland Regional (27 mi)
Wind
30mph
From NNE (18°)
Gusts 38 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
61°F
High 63° · Low 59° so far today
Humidity
45%
Dew point 37°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.