Galveston · Galveston Bay
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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Saturday, April 3, 2027|29.199°N, 94.988°W · NOAA 8771722
| ▲ High | 4:02 AM | 0.75 ft |
| ▼ Low | 12:07 PM | 0.24 ft |
| ▲ High | 7:44 PM | 0.65 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.51 ft
Waning Crescent
11% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:35 PM | 6:28 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 5:50 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 77high | |||
| 29 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:36 PM | 7:29 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 6:46 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 75high | |||
| 30 Tue | 🌗 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:37 PM | 8:34 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 7:31 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 72high | |||
| 31 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 7:37 PM | 9:37 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 8:06 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 69average | |||
| 1 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:38 PM | 10:32 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 8:25 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:10 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 63average | ||
| 2 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:38 PM | 1:42 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:22 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 8:05 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 11:42 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 54average | |
| 3 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 7:39 PM | 4:02 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 12:07 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 7:44 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 48average |
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 18, 1:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-18 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 1:00 AM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (9 mi) · sky & visibility from Pearland Regional (27 mi)
Wind
22mph
From NNE (20°)
Gusts 26 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
66°F
High 59° · Low 57° so far today
Humidity
63%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.