Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▲ High | 6:08 AM | 0.81 ft |
| ▼ Low | 12:16 PM | 0.54 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:18 PM | 0.78 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.27 ft
Waxing Gibbous
94% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 7:48 PM | 6:08 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 12:16 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 5:18 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 49average | ||
| 19 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 7:48 PM | 12:31 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 8:13 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 1:08 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 5:20 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 61average | |
| 20 Tue | 🌕 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 1:12 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 9:33 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 2:04 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 4:46 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 71high | |
| 21 Wed | 🌕 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 1:53 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 10:49 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 84high | |||
| 22 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 7:50 PM | 2:36 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 12:23 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 87high | |||
| 23 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 3:22 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 2:02 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 89high | |||
| 24 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 4:09 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 3:08 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 89high |
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, 5:00 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 4:00 AM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (9 mi) · sky & visibility from Pearland Regional (27 mi)
Wind
21mph
From NE (41°)
Gusts 24 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
64°F
High 59° · Low 55° so far today
Humidity
72%
Dew point 46°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.