Galveston · Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| ▲ High | 4:38 AM | 0.77 ft |
| ▼ Low | 11:29 AM | 0.57 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:24 PM | 0.75 ft |
| ▼ Low | 11:42 PM | 0.40 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.37 ft
Waning Crescent
16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 7:56 PM | 4:38 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:29 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 4:24 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:42 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 43low | |
| 3 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 7:57 PM | 7:08 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 12:23 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 4:04 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 48average | ||
| 4 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 7:57 PM | 12:12 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 8:38 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 1:21 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 3:33 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 60average | |
| 5 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 7:58 PM | 12:43 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 9:50 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 78high | |||
| 6 Thu | 🌑 | ▲ 6:34 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 1:19 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 11:11 AM ▲ 1.1 ft | 88high | |||
| 7 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 2:02 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 1:12 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 95very high | |||
| 8 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:32 AM ▼ 8:00 PM | 2:52 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 2:30 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 99very high |
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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Observed 6:45 AM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (9 mi) · sky & visibility from Pearland Regional (27 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NE (34°)
Gusts 22 mph
Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge
Temperature
64°F
High 55° · Low 54° so far today
Humidity
77%
Dew point 46°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 7:00 AM (run 09z 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