Jamaica Beach, West Bay

Saturday, July 24, 2027|29.199°N, 94.988°W · NOAA 8771722

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Major periodMinor periodNightNOAA 6-minute predictions · Heights in feet above MLLW

Tides

▼ Low	4:53 AM	0.26 ft
▲ High	11:25 AM	0.53 ft
▼ Low	6:48 PM	0.26 ft

Tidal range today: 0.27 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Moonrise: 11:34 PM
Moonset: 11:48 AM

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Waning Gibbous

70% illuminated

Fishing Times

Low

Major4:25 AM–6:25 AM
Minor11:18 AM–12:18 PM
Major4:40 PM–6:40 PM
Minor11:04 PM–12:00 AM

Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.

Tides for Jamaica Beach, West Bay, week of July 18

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
18 Sun	🌕	▲ 6:32 AM ▼ 8:19 PM	1:49 AM ▼ -0.3 ft	3:55 PM ▲ 0.8 ft			82high
19 Mon	🌕	▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 8:19 PM	2:31 AM ▼ -0.3 ft	4:50 PM ▲ 0.8 ft			78high
20 Tue	🌖	▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 8:18 PM	3:11 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	2:02 PM ▲ 0.7 ft			72high
21 Wed	🌖	▲ 6:34 AM ▼ 8:18 PM	3:49 AM ▼ -0.1 ft	2:10 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	4:52 PM ▼ 0.6 ft	6:57 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	64average
22 Thu	🌖	▲ 6:34 AM ▼ 8:17 PM	4:23 AM ▼ -0.0 ft	1:16 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	5:33 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	8:08 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	54average
23 Fri	🌖	▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 8:17 PM	4:51 AM ▼ 0.1 ft	11:34 AM ▲ 0.5 ft	6:10 PM ▼ 0.4 ft	9:43 PM ▲ 0.5 ft	42low
24 Sat	🌖	▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 8:16 PM	4:53 AM ▼ 0.3 ft	11:25 AM ▲ 0.5 ft	6:48 PM ▼ 0.3 ft		32low

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.

Clear

Cloud cover 0%

Observed 5:00 AM · Galveston Railroad Bridge (9 mi) · sky & visibility from Pearland Regional (27 mi)

Wind

12mph

From NNE (27°)

Gusts 15 mph

Measured at Galveston Railroad Bridge

Temperature

67°F

High 59° · Low 57° so far today

Humidity

82%

Dew point 52°F

Visibility

8mi

3-hour trend unavailable

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Barometer at Galveston Railroad Bridge, 6-minute readings

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Satellite map, currents & salinity

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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)

0816243240

Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 5:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-19 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.

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