Alligator Point, West Bay

Saturday, April 3, 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	4:30 AM	0.70 ft
▼ Low	11:30 AM	0.22 ft
▲ High	6:32 PM	0.71 ft
▼ Low	11:54 PM	0.49 ft

Tidal range today: 0.50 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Moonrise: 5:11 AM
Moonset: 4:48 PM

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Waning Crescent

11% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Minor4:41 AM–5:41 AM
Major10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Minor4:18 PM–5:18 PM
Major10:15 PM–12:00 AM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of March 28

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
28 Sun	🌖	▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 7:36 PM	5:38 AM ▼ -0.1 ft	5:08 PM ▲ 0.8 ft			74high
29 Mon	🌗	▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:37 PM	6:40 AM ▼ -0.0 ft	6:37 PM ▲ 0.8 ft			70high
30 Tue	🌗	▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:37 PM	7:46 AM ▼ 0.0 ft	7:23 PM ▲ 0.8 ft			66average
31 Wed	🌘	▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 7:38 PM	8:53 AM ▼ 0.1 ft	7:13 PM ▲ 0.8 ft			62average
1 Thu	🌘	▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 7:38 PM	9:54 AM ▼ 0.1 ft	6:29 PM ▲ 0.7 ft			56average
2 Fri	🌘	▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:39 PM	10:46 AM ▼ 0.2 ft	6:27 PM ▲ 0.7 ft	11:38 PM ▼ 0.6 ft		49average
3 Sat	🌘	▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:39 PM	4:30 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	11:30 AM ▼ 0.2 ft	6:32 PM ▲ 0.7 ft	11:54 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	41low

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 7:00 PM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

15mph

From NNE (23°)

Gusts 18 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

69°F

High 75° · Low 64° so far today

Humidity

39%

Dew point 39°F

Visibility

—mi

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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, 7:00 PM (run 21z 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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