Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 9:59 AM | -0.20 ft |
| ▲ High | 9:40 PM | 0.29 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.50 ft
Waning Crescent
2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 5:26 PM | 9:18 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 8:40 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 86high | |||
| 7 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 5:26 PM | 9:59 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 9:40 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 86high | |||
| 8 Tue | 🌑 | ▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 5:26 PM | 10:42 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 10:46 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 85high | |||
| 9 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 5:26 PM | 11:26 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 81high | ||||
| 10 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 5:27 PM | 12:25 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 12:09 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 78high | |||
| 11 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 5:27 PM | 1:46 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 12:51 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 77high | |||
| 12 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:27 PM | 2:31 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 1:31 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 75high |
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, 1:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 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 12:15 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
18mph
From NNW (339°)
Gusts 23 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
60°F
Humidity
45%
Dew point 39°F
Visibility
8mi
+0.04 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.