Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 10:18 AM | -0.65 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:38 PM | -0.23 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.42 ft
Waning Crescent
3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 6:02 PM | 7:04 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 6:18 PM ▲ -0.2 ft | 83high | |||
| 1 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 6:02 PM | 7:54 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 7:40 PM ▲ -0.2 ft | 82high | |||
| 2 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 6:03 PM | 8:44 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 8:57 PM ▲ -0.2 ft | 79high | |||
| 3 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 6:04 PM | 9:34 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 10:03 PM ▲ -0.2 ft | 78high | |||
| 4 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 6:05 PM | 10:18 AM ▼ -0.7 ft | 11:38 PM ▲ -0.2 ft | 77high | |||
| 5 Fri | 🌑 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 6:06 PM | 10:55 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 74high | ||||
| 6 Sat | 🌑 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 6:06 PM | 1:31 AM ▲ -0.2 ft | 11:28 AM ▼ -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, 12:00 PM (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
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 10:55 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
14mph
From N (11°)
Gusts 24 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
62°F
High 64° · Low 50° so far today
Humidity
42%
Dew point 40°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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.