Alligator Point, West Bay

Monday, July 19, 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	1:26 AM	-0.17 ft
▲ High	10:07 AM	0.83 ft

Tidal range today: 1.00 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Moonrise: 9:12 PM
Moonset: 7:19 AM

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Full Moon

99% illuminated

Fishing Times

Very good

Major1:00 AM–3:00 AM
Minor6:49 AM–7:49 AM
Major1:20 PM–3:20 PM
Minor8:42 PM–9:42 PM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of July 18

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
18 Sun	🌕	▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 8:20 PM	12:53 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	9:49 AM ▲ 0.9 ft			79high
19 Mon	🌕	▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 8:19 PM	1:26 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	10:07 AM ▲ 0.8 ft			74high
20 Tue	🌖	▲ 6:34 AM ▼ 8:19 PM	1:57 AM ▼ -0.1 ft	10:26 AM ▲ 0.8 ft			68average
21 Wed	🌖	▲ 6:34 AM ▼ 8:18 PM	2:27 AM ▼ -0.0 ft	10:45 AM ▲ 0.8 ft			61average
22 Thu	🌖	▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 8:18 PM	2:55 AM ▼ 0.1 ft	11:00 AM ▲ 0.8 ft	5:42 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	8:45 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	53average
23 Fri	🌖	▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 8:17 PM	3:23 AM ▼ 0.2 ft	11:10 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	6:11 PM ▼ 0.4 ft	10:46 PM ▲ 0.5 ft	42low
24 Sat	🌖	▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:17 PM	3:50 AM ▼ 0.4 ft	11:12 AM ▲ 0.7 ft	6:38 PM ▼ 0.3 ft		37low

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 5:55 PM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

11mph

From ENE (57°)

Gusts 13 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

69°F

High 79° · Low 70° so far today

Humidity

49%

Dew point 50°F

Visibility

—mi

3-hour trend unavailable

Barometric pressure, last 24 hours

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Barometer at San Luis Pass, 6-minute readings

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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)

0816243240

Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 6:00 PM (run 21z 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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