Alligator Point, West Bay

Thursday, February 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

▲ High	12:50 AM	0.67 ft
▼ Low	10:24 AM	-0.59 ft
▲ High	7:01 PM	0.62 ft
▼ Low	9:59 PM	0.58 ft

Tidal range today: 1.26 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sunset: 6:12 PM
Moonrise: 3:54 PM
Moonset: 5:10 AM

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Waxing Gibbous

93% illuminated

Fishing Times

Good

Minor4:40 AM–5:40 AM
Major9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Minor3:24 PM–4:24 PM
Major10:00 PM–12:00 AM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of February 14

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
14 Sun	🌓	▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 6:09 PM	6:06 AM ▼ -0.4 ft	7:25 PM ▲ 0.6 ft			83high
15 Mon	🌔	▲ 6:59 AM ▼ 6:10 PM	7:09 AM ▼ -0.5 ft	7:48 PM ▲ 0.7 ft			93very high
16 Tue	🌔	▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 6:10 PM	8:17 AM ▼ -0.5 ft	8:28 PM ▲ 0.7 ft			98very high
17 Wed	🌔	▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 6:11 PM	9:24 AM ▼ -0.6 ft	7:00 PM ▲ 0.7 ft	9:21 PM ▼ 0.7 ft		98very high
18 Thu	🌔	▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 6:12 PM	12:50 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	10:24 AM ▼ -0.6 ft	7:01 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	9:59 PM ▼ 0.6 ft	98very high
19 Fri	🌔	▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 6:13 PM	2:57 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	11:19 AM ▼ -0.5 ft	7:17 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	10:51 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	95very high
20 Sat	🌕	▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 6:13 PM	4:33 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	12:09 PM ▼ -0.4 ft	7:36 PM ▲ 0.5 ft	11:44 PM ▼ 0.3 ft	87high

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 12:20 PM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

19mph

From N (8°)

Gusts 25 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

62°F

High 66° · Low 54° so far today

Humidity

37%

Dew point 39°F

Visibility

—mi

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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, 1:00 PM (run 15z 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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