Alligator Point, West Bay

Thursday, September 30, 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	1:15 AM	0.66 ft
▲ High	7:05 AM	1.02 ft
▼ Low	1:06 PM	0.36 ft
▲ High	8:27 PM	1.24 ft

Tidal range today: 0.88 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Moonrise: 7:48 AM
Moonset: 7:18 PM

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New Moon

1% illuminated

Fishing Times

Very good

Major12:15 AM–2:15 AM
Minor7:18 AM–8:18 AM
Major12:35 PM–2:35 PM
Minor6:48 PM–7:48 PM

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

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of September 26

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
26 Sun	🌘	▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 7:12 PM	6:05 AM ▲ 1.1 ft	10:50 AM ▼ 1.1 ft	2:23 PM ▲ 1.1 ft	10:35 PM ▼ 0.2 ft	84high
27 Mon	🌘	▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 7:11 PM	6:19 AM ▲ 1.1 ft	11:03 AM ▼ 0.9 ft	4:24 PM ▲ 1.1 ft	11:33 PM ▼ 0.3 ft	73high
28 Tue	🌘	▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 7:09 PM	6:35 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	11:40 AM ▼ 0.7 ft	5:56 PM ▲ 1.2 ft		58average
29 Wed	🌑	▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:08 PM	12:25 AM ▼ 0.5 ft	6:51 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	12:22 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	7:16 PM ▲ 1.2 ft	55average
30 Thu	🌑	▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:07 PM	1:15 AM ▼ 0.7 ft	7:05 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	1:06 PM ▼ 0.4 ft	8:27 PM ▲ 1.2 ft	74high
1 Fri	🌒	▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:06 PM	2:05 AM ▼ 0.8 ft	7:16 AM ▲ 1.0 ft	1:51 PM ▼ 0.2 ft	9:35 PM ▲ 1.3 ft	87high
2 Sat	🌒	▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:05 PM	3:02 AM ▼ 1.0 ft	7:17 AM ▲ 1.1 ft	2:38 PM ▼ 0.2 ft	10:45 PM ▲ 1.3 ft	94very 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.

Mostly Cloudy

Cloud cover 75%

Observed 7:35 AM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

16mph

From E (87°)

Gusts 22 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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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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