Port O'Connor · Shallow bays around Port O'Connor
- Redfish
- Black drum
Family trip with steady redfish action, slot fish and bigger ones, plus some black drum.
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| ▼ Low | 10:13 AM | 0.23 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:45 PM | 0.46 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.23 ft
Last Quarter
58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:32 AM ▼ 8:14 PM | 8:45 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 9:13 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 83high | |||
| 24 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:32 AM ▼ 8:15 PM | 9:17 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:47 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 83high | |||
| 25 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:31 AM ▼ 8:16 PM | 9:42 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 10:16 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 82high | |||
| 26 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:31 AM ▼ 8:16 PM | 10:01 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 10:39 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 76high | |||
| 27 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 6:31 AM ▼ 8:17 PM | 10:13 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 10:45 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 67average | |||
| 28 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 6:30 AM ▼ 8:17 PM | 10:16 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 10:08 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 55average | |||
| 29 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:30 AM ▼ 8:18 PM | 10:01 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 5:26 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 42low |
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.
Cloud cover 0% · Feels like 72°F
Observed 12:35 PM · Seadrift (1 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT_LAVACA (17 mi)
Wind
6mph
From NNW (336°)
Gusts 12 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
72°F
High 74° · Low 49° so far today
Humidity
39%
Dew point 47°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 1:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-18 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 · 48 hours
Port O'Connor · Shallow bays around Port O'Connor
Family trip with steady redfish action, slot fish and bigger ones, plus some black drum.
Mid Coast Bay Fishing (Capt. Stephen) · FishingBooker ↗
Port O'Connor · San Antonio Bay back lakes (Seadrift)
Reds in the back lakes on cut bait.
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Port O'Connor · Shallow bays around Port O'Connor
Family outing targeting reds in the shallows.
Mid Coast Bay Fishing (Capt. Stephen) · FishingBooker ↗