Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 4:06 AM | 0.93 ft |
| ▼ Low | 6:08 PM | 0.54 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | 🌗 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 4:00 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 5:05 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 86high | |||
| 2 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 5:37 PM | 4:06 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 6:08 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 76high | |||
| 3 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 3:59 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 7:51 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 9:54 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 7:03 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 61average | |
| 4 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 3:28 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 8:03 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 12:56 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 7:55 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 44low | |
| 5 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 5:35 PM | 1:22 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 8:34 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 3:19 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 8:52 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 38low | |
| 6 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:39 AM ▼ 5:34 PM | 12:53 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 9:09 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 5:28 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:11 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 55average | |
| 7 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 5:34 PM | 12:43 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 9:46 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 8:05 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 82high |
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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Observed 8:35 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
22mph
From NNW (340°)
Gusts 27 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
67°F
High 79° · Low 67° so far today
Humidity
36%
Dew point 39°F
Visibility
9mi
+0.10 in over 3 hours · changing fast
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, 9:00 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