Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Saturday, December 26, 2026|28.710Β°N, 95.914Β°W Β· NOAA 8773146
| β² High | 2:45 AM | 0.17 ft |
| βΌ Low | 1:12 PM | -0.40 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.57 ft
Waning Gibbous
89% illuminated
Average
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | π | β² 7:11 AM βΌ 5:30 PM | 7:42 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 9:21 PM β² 0.1 ft | 84high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:31 PM | 8:29 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 9:46 PM β² 0.2 ft | 92very high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 5:31 PM | 9:25 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 10:49 PM β² 0.2 ft | 96very high | |||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:32 PM | 10:25 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 97very high | ||||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:32 PM | 12:40 AM β² 0.2 ft | 11:24 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 97very high | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:33 PM | 1:54 AM β² 0.2 ft | 12:19 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 97very high | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:34 PM | 2:45 AM β² 0.2 ft | 1:12 PM βΌ -0.4 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 3:15 AM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
12mph
From NNW (340Β°)
Gusts 14 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
57Β°F
High 61Β° Β· Low 58Β° so far today
Humidity
50%
Dew point 39Β°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, 4:00 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