Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
| βΌ Low | 5:11 AM | -0.47 ft |
| β² High | 6:02 PM | 0.02 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.49 ft
First Quarter
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 6:13 PM | 5:11 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 6:02 PM β² 0.0 ft | 87high | |||
| 15 Mon | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 6:13 PM | 6:13 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 7:34 PM β² 0.1 ft | 93very high | |||
| 16 Tue | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 6:14 PM | 7:13 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 9:05 PM β² 0.1 ft | 97very high | |||
| 17 Wed | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 6:15 PM | 8:13 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 10:37 PM β² 0.1 ft | 99very high | |||
| 18 Thu | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 6:15 PM | 9:12 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 96very high | ||||
| 19 Fri | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 6:16 PM | 12:29 AM β² 0.1 ft | 10:07 AM βΌ -0.4 ft | 96very high | |||
| 20 Sat | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 6:17 PM | 1:58 AM β² 0.1 ft | 10:57 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 89high |
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 10:15 AM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
13mph
From NNE (15Β°)
Gusts 20 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
60Β°F
High 61Β° Β· Low 50Β° so far today
Humidity
46%
Dew point 41Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 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, 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 Β· 48 hours