Alligator Point, West Bay

Saturday, September 25, 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	6:01 AM	1.20 ft
▼ Low	9:30 PM	0.15 ft

Tidal range today: 1.05 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Moonrise: 2:10 AM
Moonset: 4:15 PM

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Waning Crescent

25% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Minor1:40 AM–2:40 AM
Major8:15 AM–10:15 AM
Minor3:45 PM–4:45 PM
Major8:50 PM–10:50 PM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of September 19

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
19 Sun	🌖	▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 7:20 PM	2:37 AM ▼ 0.9 ft	7:49 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	3:23 PM ▼ 0.3 ft	11:47 PM ▲ 1.1 ft	67average
20 Mon	🌖	▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 7:19 PM	3:11 AM ▼ 1.0 ft	7:28 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	4:09 PM ▼ 0.2 ft		78high
21 Tue	🌖	▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:18 PM	1:24 AM ▲ 1.1 ft	5:02 PM ▼ 0.1 ft			88high
22 Wed	🌗	▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:17 PM	5:45 AM ▲ 1.2 ft	6:03 PM ▼ 0.1 ft			95very high
23 Thu	🌗	▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:15 PM	6:33 AM ▲ 1.2 ft	7:10 PM ▼ 0.1 ft			96very high
24 Fri	🌘	▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:14 PM	7:16 AM ▲ 1.2 ft	8:20 PM ▼ 0.1 ft			96very high
25 Sat	🌘	▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 7:13 PM	6:01 AM ▲ 1.2 ft	9:30 PM ▼ 0.1 ft			92very 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.

Cloudy

Cloud cover 100%

Observed 7:50 AM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

17mph

From E (82°)

Gusts 21 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

73°F

High 61° · Low 55° so far today

Humidity

82%

Dew point 55°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 19, 8:00 AM (run 09z 2026-10-19 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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