Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 6:40 AM | 0.85 ft |
| ▼ Low | 7:37 PM | 0.51 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.34 ft
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌓 | ▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 6:50 PM | 6:03 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 6:47 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 69average | |||
| 19 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 6:49 PM | 6:40 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 7:37 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 65average | |||
| 20 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 6:48 PM | 6:54 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 8:19 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 60average | |||
| 21 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:28 AM ▼ 6:47 PM | 4:57 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 8:57 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 11:38 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:01 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 51average | |
| 22 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 7:29 AM ▼ 6:46 PM | 3:56 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:15 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 3:11 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:46 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 42low | |
| 23 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:29 AM ▼ 6:45 PM | 3:25 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:51 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 4:42 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:39 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 38low | |
| 24 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:30 AM ▼ 6:44 PM | 3:03 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:30 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 6:44 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:44 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 55average |
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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Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
Matagorda · Bars and flats
Fly fishing for tailing and schooling reds along the deeper bars.
Ron R. · Captain Experiences ↗
Matagorda · Back lakes and surf
Back lakes producing, with the surf worth a look on calm days.
Fern G. · Captain Experiences ↗
Cloud cover 19% · Feels like 72°F
Observed 5:35 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
25mph
From NNW (333°)
Gusts 34 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
73°F
High 79° · Low 68° so far today
Humidity
34%
Dew point 43°F
Visibility
9mi
+0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU ≈ 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 · 48 hours