Alligator Point, West Bay

Tuesday, February 23, 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	1:39 AM	0.03 ft
▲ High	8:27 AM	0.61 ft
▼ Low	2:28 PM	0.10 ft
▲ High	8:30 PM	0.46 ft

Tidal range today: 0.58 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sunset: 6:15 PM
Moonrise: 9:29 PM
Moonset: 8:17 AM

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Waning Gibbous

90% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Major1:25 AM–3:25 AM
Minor7:47 AM–8:47 AM
Major1:50 PM–3:50 PM
Minor8:59 PM–9:59 PM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of February 21

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
21 Sun	🌕	▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 6:14 PM	5:56 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	12:57 PM ▼ -0.3 ft	7:55 PM ▲ 0.5 ft		75high
22 Mon	🌖	▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 6:15 PM	12:41 AM ▼ 0.2 ft	7:12 AM ▲ 0.6 ft	1:42 PM ▼ -0.1 ft	8:14 PM ▲ 0.5 ft	58average
23 Tue	🌖	▲ 6:52 AM ▼ 6:15 PM	1:39 AM ▼ 0.0 ft	8:27 AM ▲ 0.6 ft	2:28 PM ▼ 0.1 ft	8:30 PM ▲ 0.5 ft	45average
24 Wed	🌖	▲ 6:51 AM ▼ 6:16 PM	2:38 AM ▼ -0.1 ft	9:46 AM ▲ 0.6 ft	3:15 PM ▼ 0.3 ft	8:38 PM ▲ 0.5 ft	52average
25 Thu	🌖	▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 6:17 PM	3:36 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	11:17 AM ▲ 0.6 ft	4:07 PM ▼ 0.4 ft	8:25 PM ▲ 0.5 ft	58average
26 Fri	🌖	▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 6:18 PM	4:34 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	1:13 PM ▲ 0.6 ft			64average
27 Sat	🌗	▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 6:18 PM	5:32 AM ▼ -0.3 ft	5:32 PM ▲ 0.6 ft			68average

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 11:40 AM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

22mph

From NNE (15°)

Gusts 26 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

61°F

High 66° · Low 52° so far today

Humidity

40%

Dew point 41°F

Visibility

—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)

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Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 12:00 PM (run 09z 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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