Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 3:02 AM | -0.45 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:09 PM | -0.10 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.35 ft
Waxing Crescent
33% illuminated
Low
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sun | 🌑 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 6:07 PM | 2:31 AM ▲ -0.2 ft | 11:57 AM ▼ -0.6 ft | 69average | |||
| 8 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 6:08 PM | 3:29 AM ▲ -0.3 ft | 12:23 PM ▼ -0.5 ft | 7:47 PM ▲ -0.3 ft | 58average | ||
| 9 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 6:09 PM | 12:32 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 4:39 AM ▲ -0.3 ft | 12:44 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 6:23 PM ▲ -0.3 ft | 30low | |
| 10 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 6:10 PM | 1:18 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 6:54 AM ▲ -0.3 ft | 12:46 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 5:52 PM ▲ -0.2 ft | 40low | |
| 11 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 6:10 PM | 2:07 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 5:29 PM ▲ -0.2 ft | 54average | |||
| 12 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 6:11 PM | 3:02 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 5:09 PM ▲ -0.1 ft | 67average | |||
| 13 Sat | 🌓 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 6:12 PM | 4:06 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 5:14 PM ▲ -0.0 ft | 78high |
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, 11:00 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
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 9:35 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
13mph
From NNE (13°)
Gusts 24 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
60°F
High 61° · Low 50° so far today
Humidity
52%
Dew point 41°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 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.