Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Wednesday, January 20, 2027|28.710Β°N, 95.914Β°W Β· NOAA 8773146
| βΌ Low | 9:21 AM | -0.63 ft |
| β² High | 11:48 PM | -0.02 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.61 ft
Waxing Gibbous
95% illuminated
Good
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 | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:50 PM | 6:31 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 8:09 PM β² -0.1 ft | 86high | |||
| 18 Mon | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:51 PM | 7:23 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 9:07 PM β² -0.1 ft | 92very high | |||
| 19 Tue | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:52 PM | 8:20 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 10:14 PM β² -0.0 ft | 95very high | |||
| 20 Wed | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:52 PM | 9:21 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 11:48 PM β² -0.0 ft | 98very high | |||
| 21 Thu | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:53 PM | 10:21 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 97very high | ||||
| 22 Fri | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:54 PM | 1:19 AM β² -0.0 ft | 11:15 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 97very high | |||
| 23 Sat | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:55 PM | 2:27 AM β² -0.0 ft | 12:04 PM βΌ -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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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 12:55 PM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
12mph
From N (9Β°)
Gusts 20 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
66Β°F
High 68Β° Β· Low 50Β° so far today
Humidity
33%
Dew point 38Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.05 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
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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, 1:00 PM (run 15z 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