Alligator Point, West Bay

Sunday, December 6, 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

▼ Low	10:48 AM	-0.19 ft
▲ High	7:31 PM	0.94 ft

Tidal range today: 1.14 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sunset: 5:22 PM
Moonrise: 4:59 AM
Moonset: 3:30 PM

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Waning Crescent

5% illuminated

Fishing Times

Good

Minor4:29 AM–5:29 AM
Major9:15 AM–11:15 AM
Minor3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Major9:40 PM–11:40 PM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of December 6

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	Coefficient
6 Sun	🌘	▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 5:22 PM	10:48 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	7:31 PM ▲ 0.9 ft		81high
7 Mon	🌘	▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 5:22 PM	11:19 AM ▼ -0.3 ft	8:07 PM ▲ 1.0 ft		83high
8 Tue	🌑	▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 5:22 PM	11:50 AM ▼ -0.3 ft	8:41 PM ▲ 0.9 ft		83high
9 Wed	🌑	▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 5:22 PM	12:23 PM ▼ -0.3 ft	9:17 PM ▲ 0.9 ft		83high
10 Thu	🌒	▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 5:23 PM	12:59 PM ▼ -0.3 ft	10:00 PM ▲ 0.9 ft		80high
11 Fri	🌒	▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 5:23 PM	12:13 AM ▼ 0.8 ft	2:22 AM ▲ 0.8 ft	1:36 PM ▼ -0.3 ft	75high
12 Sat	🌒	▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 5:23 PM	2:56 AM ▲ 0.8 ft	2:15 PM ▼ -0.2 ft		74high

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 11:05 PM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

26mph

From N (4°)

Gusts 33 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

68°F

High 72° · Low 63° so far today

Humidity

39%

Dew point 37°F

Visibility

10+mi

3-hour trend unavailable

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Barometer at San Luis Pass, 6-minute readings

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Satellite map, currents & salinity

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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)

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Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 12:00 AM (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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