Alligator Point, West Bay

Monday, January 18, 2027|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	8:41 AM	-0.56 ft
▲ High	6:31 PM	0.66 ft

Tidal range today: 1.23 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Moonrise: 1:43 PM
Moonset: 3:17 AM

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Waxing Gibbous

80% illuminated

Fishing Times

Good

Minor2:47 AM–3:47 AM
Major7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Minor1:13 PM–2:13 PM
Major8:05 PM–10:05 PM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of January 17

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
17 Sun	🌔	▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:46 PM	7:48 AM ▼ -0.4 ft	7:40 PM ▲ 0.6 ft			80high
18 Mon	🌔	▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:47 PM	8:41 AM ▼ -0.6 ft	6:31 PM ▲ 0.7 ft			91very high
19 Tue	🌔	▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:48 PM	9:35 AM ▼ -0.7 ft	6:59 PM ▲ 0.7 ft			98very high
20 Wed	🌔	▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:48 PM	10:30 AM ▼ -0.8 ft	7:30 PM ▲ 0.7 ft	10:45 PM ▼ 0.7 ft		98very high
21 Thu	🌕	▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 5:49 PM	2:02 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	11:23 AM ▼ -0.8 ft	8:00 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	10:56 PM ▼ 0.6 ft	98very high
22 Fri	🌕	▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:50 PM	3:41 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	12:14 PM ▼ -0.7 ft	8:28 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	11:39 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	96very high
23 Sat	🌖	▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 5:51 PM	5:06 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	1:04 PM ▼ -0.6 ft	8:55 PM ▲ 0.5 ft		89high

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 4:30 AM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

26mph

From NNE (13°)

Gusts 34 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

62°F

High 63° · Low 55° so far today

Humidity

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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, 5:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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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Alligator Point, West Bay

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Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of January 17

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