Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2027|29.199Β°N, 94.988Β°W Β· NOAA 8771722
| β² High | 5:12 AM | 1.32 ft |
| βΌ Low | 7:07 PM | 0.37 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.95 ft
First Quarter
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 7:03 PM | 1:05 AM β² 1.3 ft | 4:16 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 89high | |||
| 4 Mon | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 7:02 PM | 3:06 AM β² 1.3 ft | 5:10 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 89high | |||
| 5 Tue | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 7:01 PM | 4:13 AM β² 1.3 ft | 6:07 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 89high | |||
| 6 Wed | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 6:59 PM | 5:12 AM β² 1.3 ft | 7:07 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 86high | |||
| 7 Thu | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:58 PM | 6:05 AM β² 1.3 ft | 8:11 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 80high | |||
| 8 Fri | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 6:57 PM | 6:49 AM β² 1.3 ft | 9:13 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 73high | |||
| 9 Sat | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 6:56 PM | 7:21 AM β² 1.2 ft | 10:10 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 65average |
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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Cloud cover 0% Β· Feels like 73Β°F
Observed 4:35 PM Β· GALVESTON/SCHOLES (9 mi)
Wind
10mph
From ENE (70Β°)
Temperature
73Β°F
High 77Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
50%
Dew point 54Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 7:00 PM (run 21z 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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Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Galveston Β· Upper Galveston Bay (Kemah)
Tough day: the full moon and strong east winds made the bite tricky.
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