Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 3:23 AM | 0.64 ft |
| ▼ Low | 2:49 PM | 0.22 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.42 ft
Waxing Crescent
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sun | 🌑 | ▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 5:33 PM | 10:22 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 9:24 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 87high | |||
| 9 Mon | 🌑 | ▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 5:32 PM | 10:59 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 10:30 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 87high | |||
| 10 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 5:32 PM | 11:37 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 87high | ||||
| 11 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 5:31 PM | 12:09 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 12:17 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 83high | |||
| 12 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 5:31 PM | 1:50 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 1:01 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 79high | |||
| 13 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 5:30 PM | 2:43 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 1:51 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 77high | |||
| 14 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 5:30 PM | 3:23 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 2:49 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 74high |
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 ↗
Observed 10:15 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
19mph
From NNW (340°)
Gusts 30 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
64°F
High 79° · Low 64° so far today
Humidity
38%
Dew point 38°F
Visibility
9mi
+0.08 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, 11:00 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