Alligator Point, West Bay

Monday, August 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

▲ High	1:35 AM	0.82 ft
▼ Low	3:45 AM	0.80 ft
▲ High	9:15 AM	0.87 ft
▼ Low	5:54 PM	0.12 ft

Tidal range today: 0.75 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Moonrise: 11:22 PM
Moonset: 12:38 PM

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Waning Gibbous

65% illuminated

Fishing Times

Low

Major4:35 AM–6:35 AM
Minor12:08 PM–1:08 PM
Major5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Minor10:52 PM–11:52 PM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of August 22

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
22 Sun	🌖	▲ 6:52 AM ▼ 7:53 PM	3:17 AM ▼ 0.7 ft	9:28 AM ▲ 0.8 ft	5:11 PM ▼ 0.2 ft		47average
23 Mon	🌖	▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 7:52 PM	1:35 AM ▲ 0.8 ft	3:45 AM ▼ 0.8 ft	9:15 AM ▲ 0.9 ft	5:54 PM ▼ 0.1 ft	64average
24 Tue	🌗	▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 7:51 PM	7:55 AM ▲ 0.9 ft	6:44 PM ▼ 0.0 ft			79high
25 Wed	🌗	▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 7:50 PM	7:26 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	7:40 PM ▼ -0.0 ft			90very high
26 Thu	🌘	▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 7:49 PM	8:00 AM ▲ 1.1 ft	8:42 PM ▼ -0.1 ft			97very high
27 Fri	🌘	▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 7:48 PM	8:42 AM ▲ 1.1 ft	9:45 PM ▼ -0.1 ft			100very high
28 Sat	🌘	▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 7:46 PM	7:22 AM ▲ 1.1 ft	10:46 PM ▼ -0.1 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%

Observed 10:55 PM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

9mph

From NE (34°)

Gusts 11 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

69°F

High 70° · Low 54° so far today

Humidity

82%

Dew point 50°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 18, 11:00 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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