Freeport Β· Offshore
- Red snapper
Won a snapper tournament out of Freeport.
Justin S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Friday, October 16, 2026|28.930Β°N, 95.306Β°W Β· NOAA 8772479
| βΌ Low | 1:10 PM | 0.29 ft |
| β² High | 11:12 PM | 1.92 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.63 ft
Waxing Crescent
32% illuminated
Good
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
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| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | π | β² 7:19 AM βΌ 6:55 PM | 2:55 AM β² 1.3 ft | 9:41 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 5:42 PM β² 1.9 ft | 71high | ||
| 12 Mon | π | β² 7:20 AM βΌ 6:54 PM | 10:09 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 6:34 PM β² 2.0 ft | 74high | |||
| 13 Tue | π | β² 7:21 AM βΌ 6:53 PM | 10:41 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 7:29 PM β² 2.0 ft | 74high | |||
| 14 Wed | π | β² 7:21 AM βΌ 6:52 PM | 11:20 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 8:37 PM β² 1.9 ft | 73high | |||
| 15 Thu | π | β² 7:22 AM βΌ 6:51 PM | 12:09 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 10:01 PM β² 1.9 ft | 70high | |||
| 16 FriToday | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 6:50 PM | 1:10 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 11:12 PM β² 1.9 ft | 68average | |||
| 17 Sat | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 6:49 PM | 2:15 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 66average |
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.
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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Freeport Β· Offshore
Won a snapper tournament out of Freeport.
Justin S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Freeport Β· Offshore
Offshore mix of mahi, cobia and snapper.
Robert O. Β· Captain Experiences β
Freeport Β· Freeport-area bays
Productive run of bay trips with a wide mix: reds, trout, black drum, sheepshead, mangrove snapper, tripletail and ladyfish.
Jay P. Β· Captain Experiences β
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 4:50 PM Β· Freeport Harbor (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (15 mi)
Wind
22mph
From N (350Β°)
Gusts 28 mph
Measured at Freeport Harbor
Temperature
78Β°F
High 81Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
β%
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at Freeport Harbor, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 5:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 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.
NOAA NGOFS2 model Β· 48 hours