Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2027|29.199°N, 94.988°W · NOAA 8771722
| ▼ Low | 5:35 AM | 0.08 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:28 AM | 0.14 ft |
| ▼ Low | 3:51 PM | -0.11 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:49 PM | 0.20 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.30 ft
Waxing Crescent
29% illuminated
Low
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 1:27 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 2:59 PM ▼ -0.5 ft | 68average | |||
| 11 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:40 PM | 1:45 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 3:29 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 60average | |||
| 12 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:41 PM | 12:49 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 4:58 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 7:08 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 3:49 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 51average | |
| 13 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:42 PM | 5:35 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 8:28 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 3:51 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 10:49 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 33low | |
| 14 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:43 PM | 6:13 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 11:35 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 3:38 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 10:06 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 42low | |
| 15 Fri | 🌓 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:44 PM | 6:57 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 10:00 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 55average | |||
| 16 Sat | 🌓 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:44 PM | 7:47 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 10:14 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 69average |
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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Cloud cover 0%
Observed 6:35 AM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (9 mi) · sky & visibility from Pearland Regional (27 mi)
Wind
32mph
From NNE (17°)
Gusts 40 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
60°F
High 61° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
54%
Dew point 39°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 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, 7:00 AM (run 09z 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