Freeport Β· Offshore
- Red snapper
Won a snapper tournament out of Freeport.
Justin S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Wednesday, December 16, 2026|28.772Β°N, 95.617Β°W Β· NOAA 8772985
| βΌ Low | 2:05 PM | -0.02 ft |
| β² High | 9:46 PM | 0.32 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.34 ft
First Quarter
45% illuminated
Low
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 12:38 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 10:16 PM β² 0.5 ft | 66average | |||
| 14 Mon | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 1:11 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 10:11 PM β² 0.4 ft | 60average | |||
| 15 Tue | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 1:41 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 10:00 PM β² 0.4 ft | 51average | |||
| 16 Wed | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 2:05 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 9:46 PM β² 0.3 ft | 40low | |||
| 17 Thu | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:28 PM | 5:14 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 10:30 AM β² 0.1 ft | 2:12 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 9:32 PM β² 0.3 ft | 42low | |
| 18 Fri | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:28 PM | 5:30 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 9:15 PM β² 0.3 ft | 51average | |||
| 19 Sat | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:29 PM | 5:58 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 4:48 PM β² 0.3 ft | 64average |
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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Freeport Β· Offshore
Won a snapper tournament out of Freeport.
Justin S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Sargent Β· East Matagorda Bay reefs
Trout and flounder on the deeper reefs.
Robert M. Β· Captain Experiences β
Freeport Β· Offshore
Offshore mix of mahi, cobia and snapper.
Robert O. Β· Captain Experiences β
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 12:00 AM (run 21z 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
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 11:55 PM Β· Brazos 451 (20 mi)
Wind
βmph
Gusts 47 mph
Temperature
68Β°F
Humidity
40%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.