Old Brazos River, Freeport

Friday, December 18, 2026|28.961°N, 95.367°W · NOAA 8772391

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Major periodMinor periodNightNOAA 6-minute predictions · Heights in feet above MLLW

Tides

▼ Low	4:51 AM	0.32 ft
▲ High	12:22 PM	1.17 ft
▼ Low	5:48 PM	1.05 ft
▲ High	9:04 PM	1.19 ft

Tidal range today: 0.87 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sunset: 5:27 PM
Moonrise: 1:03 PM
Moonset: 1:14 AM

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Waxing Gibbous

66% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Minor12:44 AM–1:44 AM
Major6:10 AM–8:10 AM
Minor12:33 PM–1:33 PM
Major6:35 PM–8:35 PM

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

Tides for Old Brazos River, Freeport, week of December 13

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
13 Sun	🌒	▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 5:25 PM	11:18 AM ▼ -0.1 ft	8:30 PM ▲ 1.7 ft			67average
14 Mon	🌒	▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 5:25 PM	11:48 AM ▼ 0.0 ft	8:54 PM ▲ 1.6 ft			61average
15 Tue	🌒	▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:25 PM	12:20 PM ▼ 0.2 ft	9:07 PM ▲ 1.5 ft			52average
16 Wed	🌓	▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:26 PM	1:01 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	9:13 PM ▲ 1.4 ft			42low
17 Thu	🌓	▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:26 PM	4:27 AM ▼ 0.6 ft	9:57 AM ▲ 0.9 ft	2:07 PM ▼ 0.8 ft	9:13 PM ▲ 1.2 ft	41low
18 Fri	🌔	▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 5:27 PM	4:51 AM ▼ 0.3 ft	12:22 PM ▲ 1.2 ft	5:48 PM ▼ 1.1 ft	9:04 PM ▲ 1.2 ft	47average
19 Sat	🌔	▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 5:27 PM	5:17 AM ▼ 0.0 ft	1:23 PM ▲ 1.5 ft			63average

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 1:20 AM · Freeport Harbor (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (12 mi)

Wind

16mph

From NNW (343°)

Gusts 21 mph

Measured at Freeport Harbor

Temperature

63°F

High 63° · Low 61° so far today

Humidity

45%

Dew point 39°F

Visibility

10+mi

3-hour trend unavailable

Barometric pressure, last 24 hours

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Barometer at Freeport Harbor, 6-minute readings

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Satellite map, currents & salinity

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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 17, 2:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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.

Currents & salinity forecast

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