Alligator Point, West Bay

Tuesday, October 20, 2026|29.167°N, 95.125°W · NOAA 8771801

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Major periodMinor periodNightCurve interpolated from NOAA highs/lows (subordinate station) · Heights in feet above MLLW

Tides

▲ High	5:22 AM	1.13 ft
▼ Low	9:12 PM	0.44 ft

Tidal range today: 0.69 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sunset: 6:45 PM
Moonrise: 3:36 PM
Moonset: 1:53 AM

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Waxing Gibbous

69% illuminated

Fishing Times

Low

Minor1:23 AM–2:23 AM
Major7:45 AM–9:45 AM
Minor3:06 PM–4:06 PM
Major8:15 PM–10:15 PM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of October 18

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
18 Sun	🌓	▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 6:47 PM	5:44 AM ▲ 1.2 ft	7:15 PM ▼ 0.3 ft			65average
19 Mon	🌓	▲ 7:24 AM ▼ 6:46 PM	5:33 AM ▲ 1.2 ft	8:15 PM ▼ 0.4 ft			60average
20 Tue	🌔	▲ 7:25 AM ▼ 6:45 PM	5:22 AM ▲ 1.1 ft	9:12 PM ▼ 0.4 ft			55average
21 Wed	🌔	▲ 7:25 AM ▼ 6:44 PM	5:24 AM ▲ 1.1 ft	11:56 AM ▼ 0.9 ft	2:50 PM ▲ 0.9 ft	10:05 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	49average
22 Thu	🌔	▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 6:43 PM	5:29 AM ▲ 1.1 ft	11:35 AM ▼ 0.8 ft	4:52 PM ▲ 1.0 ft	10:55 PM ▼ 0.6 ft	43low
23 Fri	🌔	▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 6:42 PM	5:34 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	11:44 AM ▼ 0.6 ft	6:11 PM ▲ 1.0 ft	11:43 PM ▼ 0.7 ft	35low
24 Sat	🌔	▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 6:41 PM	5:36 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	12:02 PM ▼ 0.4 ft	7:16 PM ▲ 1.1 ft		51average

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% · Feels like 70°F

Observed 6:35 PM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

30mph

From N (354°)

Gusts 34 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

74°F

High 81° · Low 72° so far today

Humidity

38%

Dew point 45°F

Visibility

10+mi

3-hour trend unavailable

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Barometer at San Luis Pass, 6-minute readings

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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 16, 7:00 PM (run 21z 2026-10-16 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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