Alligator Point, West Bay

Monday, May 31, 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	5:45 AM	0.79 ft
▼ Low	9:59 AM	0.72 ft
▲ High	2:32 PM	0.80 ft
▼ Low	10:30 PM	0.08 ft

Tidal range today: 0.72 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Moonrise: 3:04 AM
Moonset: 4:09 PM

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Waning Crescent

21% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Minor2:34 AM–3:34 AM
Major8:35 AM–10:35 AM
Minor3:39 PM–4:39 PM
Major8:55 PM–10:55 PM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of May 30

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
30 Sun	🌘	▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 8:14 PM	4:23 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	8:19 AM ▼ 0.6 ft	2:43 PM ▲ 0.8 ft	10:07 PM ▼ 0.2 ft	45average
31 Mon	🌘	▲ 6:22 AM ▼ 8:14 PM	5:45 AM ▲ 0.8 ft	9:59 AM ▼ 0.7 ft	2:32 PM ▲ 0.8 ft	10:30 PM ▼ 0.1 ft	60average
1 Tue	🌘	▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:15 PM	6:46 AM ▲ 0.9 ft	11:52 AM ▼ 0.8 ft	2:17 PM ▲ 0.8 ft	10:59 PM ▼ -0.1 ft	75high
2 Wed	🌘	▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:15 PM	7:34 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	11:33 PM ▼ -0.2 ft			87high
3 Thu	🌘	▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:16 PM	8:18 AM ▲ 1.1 ft				93very high
4 Fri	🌑	▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:16 PM	12:12 AM ▼ -0.3 ft	9:03 AM ▲ 1.1 ft			98very high
5 Sat	🌒	▲ 6:21 AM ▼ 8:17 PM	12:56 AM ▼ -0.4 ft	9:50 AM ▲ 1.1 ft			99very high

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% · Feels like 70°F

Observed 11:15 AM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

14mph

From NNE (30°)

Gusts 16 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

65°F

High 72° · Low 48° so far today

Humidity

33%

Dew point 41°F

Visibility

—mi

3-hour trend unavailable

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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 PM (run 09z 2026-10-18 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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