Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
| βΌ Low | 1:00 PM | 0.53 ft |
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Average
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 7:22 AM βΌ 6:57 PM | 12:58 AM βΌ 0.9 ft | 3:26 AM β² 0.9 ft | 12:26 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 10:51 PM β² 1.0 ft | 81high | |
| 12 Mon | π | β² 7:22 AM βΌ 6:56 PM | 1:00 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 81high | ||||
| 13 Tue | π | β² 7:23 AM βΌ 6:55 PM | 12:49 AM β² 0.9 ft | 1:36 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 83high | |||
| 14 Wed | π | β² 7:24 AM βΌ 6:54 PM | 3:15 AM β² 0.9 ft | 2:15 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 82high | |||
| 15 Thu | π | β² 7:24 AM βΌ 6:53 PM | 3:59 AM β² 0.9 ft | 3:06 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 80high | |||
| 16 FriToday | π | β² 7:25 AM βΌ 6:52 PM | 4:41 AM β² 0.9 ft | 4:18 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 75high | |||
| 17 Sat | π | β² 7:25 AM βΌ 6:51 PM | 5:23 AM β² 0.9 ft | 5:42 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 73high |
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 19% Β· Feels like 72Β°F
Observed 5:35 PM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
25mph
From NNW (333Β°)
Gusts 34 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
73Β°F
High 79Β° Β· Low 68Β° so far today
Humidity
34%
Dew point 43Β°F
Visibility
9mi
+0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Matagorda Β· Bars and flats
Fly fishing for tailing and schooling reds along the deeper bars.
Ron R. Β· Captain Experiences β
Matagorda Β· Back lakes and surf
Back lakes producing, with the surf worth a look on calm days.
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Fern G. 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 16, 6:00 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