Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 5:47 AM | -0.22 ft |
| ▲ High | 1:26 PM | -0.12 ft |
| ▼ Low | 5:21 PM | -0.15 ft |
| ▲ High | 9:25 PM | -0.10 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.12 ft
Last Quarter
51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:34 PM | 3:23 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 2:03 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 80high | |||
| 28 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:35 PM | 1:46 AM ▲ 0.0 ft | 2:57 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 61average | |||
| 29 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:35 PM | 12:31 AM ▲ -0.1 ft | 4:00 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 10:09 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 40low | ||
| 30 Wed | 🌗 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:36 PM | 5:47 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 1:26 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 5:21 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 9:25 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 42low | |
| 31 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:37 PM | 6:19 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 3:48 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 6:54 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 8:57 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 59average | |
| 1 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:37 PM | 6:52 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 5:04 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 74high | |||
| 2 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 7:31 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 6:19 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 79high |
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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Cloud cover 0%
Observed 3:15 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
12mph
From NNW (340°)
Gusts 14 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
57°F
High 61° · Low 58° so far today
Humidity
50%
Dew point 39°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.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ 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 · 48 hours