Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 11:17 AM | -0.64 ft |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 8:13 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 7:42 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 83high | |||
| 4 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:40 PM | 8:59 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 8:54 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 83high | |||
| 5 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:40 PM | 9:47 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 10:00 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 81high | |||
| 6 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:41 PM | 10:35 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 11:18 PM ▲ -0.2 ft | 79high | |||
| 7 Thu | 🌑 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:42 PM | 11:17 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 78high | ||||
| 8 Fri | 🌑 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:43 PM | 12:59 AM ▲ -0.2 ft | 11:55 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 77high | |||
| 9 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:43 PM | 1:56 AM ▲ -0.2 ft | 12:27 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 74high |
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, 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
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.