Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 8:20 AM | -0.63 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:14 PM | -0.04 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.60 ft
Waxing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:50 PM | 6:31 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 8:09 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 86high | |||
| 18 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:51 PM | 7:23 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 9:07 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 92very high | |||
| 19 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:52 PM | 8:20 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 10:14 PM ▲ -0.0 ft | 95very high | |||
| 20 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:52 PM | 9:21 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 11:48 PM ▲ -0.0 ft | 98very high | |||
| 21 Thu | 🌕 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:53 PM | 10:21 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 97very high | ||||
| 22 Fri | 🌕 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:54 PM | 1:19 AM ▲ -0.0 ft | 11:15 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 97very high | |||
| 23 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:55 PM | 2:27 AM ▲ -0.0 ft | 12:04 PM ▼ -0.6 ft | 91very 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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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, 9:00 AM (run 09z 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
Observed 8:55 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
20mph
From N (352°)
Gusts 23 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
57°F
High 61° · Low 50° so far today
Humidity
58%
Dew point 41°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.