Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
| βΌ Low | 6:16 AM | -0.60 ft |
| β² High | 5:13 PM | -0.15 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.45 ft
Waning Crescent
37% illuminated
Low
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
Tap a day to see its chart
| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sun | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:56 PM | 3:29 AM β² -0.1 ft | 12:47 PM βΌ -0.5 ft | 10:53 PM β² -0.2 ft | 78high | ||
| 25 Mon | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:57 PM | 12:57 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 4:40 AM β² -0.2 ft | 1:28 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 9:34 PM β² -0.2 ft | 47average | |
| 26 Tue | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:57 PM | 2:13 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 7:05 AM β² -0.2 ft | 2:04 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 7:00 PM β² -0.2 ft | 35low | |
| 27 Wed | π | β² 7:14 AM βΌ 5:58 PM | 3:27 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 6:34 PM β² -0.2 ft | 51average | |||
| 28 Thu | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 5:59 PM | 4:32 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 3:47 PM β² -0.2 ft | 66average | |||
| 29 Fri | π | β² 7:13 AM βΌ 6:00 PM | 5:26 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 4:24 PM β² -0.1 ft | 76high | |||
| 30 Sat | π | β² 7:12 AM βΌ 6:01 PM | 6:16 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 5:13 PM β² -0.2 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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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 6:35 AM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
9mph
From NNW (332Β°)
Gusts 11 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
52Β°F
High 61Β° Β· Low 51Β° so far today
Humidity
69%
Dew point 41Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.06 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
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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, 7:00 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 Β· 48 hours