Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
| β² High | 2:52 AM | 0.04 ft |
| βΌ Low | 3:36 PM | -0.20 ft |
| β² High | 11:27 PM | 0.01 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.24 ft
Waxing Crescent
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | π | β² 7:07 AM βΌ 5:28 PM | 3:05 AM β² 0.1 ft | 2:12 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 68average | |||
| 14 Mon | π | β² 7:08 AM βΌ 5:28 PM | 3:28 AM β² 0.1 ft | 2:53 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 60average | |||
| 15 Tue | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:28 PM | 2:52 AM β² 0.0 ft | 3:36 PM βΌ -0.2 ft | 11:27 PM β² 0.0 ft | 48average | ||
| 16 Wed | π | β² 7:09 AM βΌ 5:29 PM | 4:23 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 10:50 PM β² 0.0 ft | 28low | |||
| 17 Thu | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:29 PM | 6:10 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 2:42 PM β² -0.1 ft | 5:10 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 10:20 PM β² 0.0 ft | 42low | |
| 18 Fri | π | β² 7:10 AM βΌ 5:29 PM | 6:31 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 9:57 PM β² 0.0 ft | 58average | |||
| 19 Sat | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 7:03 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 9:37 PM β² 0.1 ft | 72high |
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 1:55 AM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
15mph
From NNW (345Β°)
Gusts 21 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
59Β°F
High 61Β° Β· Low 59Β° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 40Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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.
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
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 17, 2:00 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 Β· 48 hours