Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
| βΌ Low | 9:41 AM | 0.07 ft |
| β² High | 9:48 PM | 0.62 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sun | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 8:54 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 8:55 PM β² 0.6 ft | 83high | |||
| 23 Mon | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 5:27 PM | 9:41 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 9:48 PM β² 0.6 ft | 92very high | |||
| 24 Tue | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 10:32 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 10:56 PM β² 0.6 ft | 96very high | |||
| 25 Wed | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 11:27 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 97very high | ||||
| 26 Thu | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 1:29 AM β² 0.6 ft | 12:23 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 97very high | |||
| 27 Fri | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 2:26 AM β² 0.6 ft | 1:21 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 97very high | |||
| 28 Sat | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 5:26 PM | 3:02 AM β² 0.6 ft | 2:23 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 92very 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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 10:55 PM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
18mph
From NNW (344Β°)
Gusts 25 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
63Β°F
High 79Β° Β· Low 63Β° so far today
Humidity
40%
Dew point 38Β°F
Visibility
9mi
+0.06 in over 3 hours Β· 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.
Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Matagorda Β· Bars and flats
Fly fishing for tailing and schooling reds along the deeper bars.
Ron R. Β· Captain Experiences β
Matagorda Β· Back lakes and surf
Back lakes producing, with the surf worth a look on calm days.
Fern G. Β· Captain Experiences β
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 11:00 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 Β· 48 hours