Alligator Point, West Bay

Monday, April 12, 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	5:02 AM	-0.15 ft
▲ High	2:43 PM	1.00 ft

Tidal range today: 1.15 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Moonrise: 11:21 AM
Moonset: 1:02 AM

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Waxing Crescent

36% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Minor12:32 AM–1:32 AM
Major5:10 AM–7:10 AM
Minor10:51 AM–11:51 AM
Major5:40 PM–7:40 PM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of April 11

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
11 Sun	🌒	▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 7:44 PM	3:59 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	1:13 PM ▲ 1.0 ft			96very high
12 Mon	🌒	▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 7:45 PM	5:02 AM ▼ -0.1 ft	2:43 PM ▲ 1.0 ft			94very high
13 Tue	🌓	▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 7:45 PM	6:11 AM ▼ -0.1 ft	3:54 PM ▲ 1.0 ft			89high
14 Wed	🌓	▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 7:46 PM	7:25 AM ▼ -0.0 ft	4:31 PM ▲ 0.9 ft			82high
15 Thu	🌔	▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 7:46 PM	8:42 AM ▼ 0.1 ft	4:54 PM ▲ 0.9 ft	10:11 PM ▼ 0.8 ft		70high
16 Fri	🌔	▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 7:47 PM	2:29 AM ▲ 0.8 ft	9:59 AM ▼ 0.2 ft	5:15 PM ▲ 0.8 ft	10:39 PM ▼ 0.6 ft	54average
17 Sat	🌔	▲ 6:52 AM ▼ 7:48 PM	4:24 AM ▲ 0.9 ft	11:10 AM ▼ 0.3 ft	5:34 PM ▲ 0.8 ft	11:16 PM ▼ 0.4 ft	47average

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

Wind

11mph

From NNW (335°)

Gusts 14 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

66°F

High 66° · Low 52° so far today

Humidity

76%

Dew point 45°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 18, 12:00 AM (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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