Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 11:52 AM | 0.47 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:01 PM | 0.95 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.48 ft
Full Moon
99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | 🌕 | ▲ 7:31 AM ▼ 6:44 PM | 2:48 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:10 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 9:45 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 79high | ||
| 26 Mon | 🌕 | ▲ 7:31 AM ▼ 6:43 PM | 11:52 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 11:01 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 89high | |||
| 27 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:32 AM ▼ 6:42 PM | 12:37 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 94very high | ||||
| 28 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 7:33 AM ▼ 6:41 PM | 2:44 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 1:26 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 98very high | |||
| 29 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 7:33 AM ▼ 6:40 PM | 3:26 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 2:22 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 98very high | |||
| 30 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 7:34 AM ▼ 6:39 PM | 4:06 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 3:29 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 98very high | |||
| 31 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:35 AM ▼ 6:38 PM | 4:39 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 4:48 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 93very high |
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.
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Matagorda · Back lakes and surf
Back lakes producing, with the surf worth a look on calm days.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 8:00 PM (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 · 48 hours
Cloud cover 19%
Observed 7:15 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
22mph
From NNW (340°)
Gusts 29 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
68°F
High 79° · Low 68° so far today
Humidity
36%
Dew point 41°F
Visibility
8mi
+0.08 in over 3 hours · changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.