Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 12:21 AM | 0.47 ft |
| ▼ Low | 7:42 AM | 0.26 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:03 PM | 0.47 ft |
| ▼ Low | 7:41 PM | 0.45 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:55 PM | 0.49 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.23 ft
Waxing Gibbous
81% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 5:29 PM | 3:56 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 3:52 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 67average | |||
| 16 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 5:29 PM | 4:17 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 4:50 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 61average | |||
| 17 Tue | 🌓 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 5:28 PM | 3:52 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 5:38 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 53average | |||
| 18 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 5:28 PM | 1:45 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 6:21 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 44low | |||
| 19 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 5:28 PM | 12:52 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 7:19 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 2:05 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 7:00 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 34low | |
| 20 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 5:27 PM | 12:21 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 7:42 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 4:03 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 7:41 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 56average | |
| 21 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 6:51 AM ▼ 5:27 PM | 8:15 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 11:28 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 70high |
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 0%
Observed 9:35 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
18mph
From NNW (339°)
Gusts 27 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
65°F
High 79° · Low 65° so far today
Humidity
37%
Dew point 38°F
Visibility
9mi
+0.09 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, 10:00 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