Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 7:03 AM | -0.31 ft |
| ▲ High | 9:37 PM | 0.09 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.40 ft
Waxing Gibbous
76% 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 | 🌒 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 5:28 PM | 3:05 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 2:12 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 68average | |||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:28 PM | 3:28 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 2:53 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 60average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 5:28 PM | 2:52 AM ▲ 0.0 ft | 3:36 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 11:27 PM ▲ 0.0 ft | 48average | ||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 5:29 PM | 4:23 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 10:50 PM ▲ 0.0 ft | 28low | |||
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 5:29 PM | 6:10 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 2:42 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 5:10 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 10:20 PM ▲ 0.0 ft | 42low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 5:29 PM | 6:31 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 9:57 PM ▲ 0.0 ft | 58average | |||
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 5:30 PM | 7:03 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 9:37 PM ▲ 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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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, 3:00 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 1:55 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
15mph
From NNW (345°)
Gusts 21 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
59°F
High 61° · Low 59° so far today
Humidity
49
Dew point 40°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.