Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 2:49 AM | 0.50 ft |
| ▼ Low | 4:39 PM | 0.14 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.36 ft
Last Quarter
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 5:26 PM | 3:12 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 3:30 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 81high | |||
| 30 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 5:26 PM | 2:49 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 4:39 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 66average | |||
| 1 Tue | 🌗 | ▲ 6:59 AM ▼ 5:26 PM | 2:25 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 5:41 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 47average | |||
| 2 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 5:26 PM | 1:14 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 7:06 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 1:12 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 6:39 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 38low | |
| 3 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 5:26 PM | 7:32 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 3:50 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 7:39 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 10:56 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 55average | |
| 4 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 5:26 PM | 8:04 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 5:35 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 72high | |||
| 5 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 5:26 PM | 8:39 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 7:26 PM ▲ 0.3 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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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 12:00 AM (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 0%
Observed 11:35 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
16mph
From NNW (339°)
Gusts 23 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
62°F
Humidity
42%
Dew point
Visibility
8mi
+0.06 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.