Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 6:13 AM | -0.47 ft |
| ▲ High | 7:34 PM | 0.06 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.53 ft
Waxing Gibbous
66% 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 | 🌓 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 6:13 PM | 5:11 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 6:02 PM ▲ 0.0 ft | 87high | |||
| 15 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 6:13 PM | 6:13 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 7:34 PM ▲ 0.1 ft | 93very high | |||
| 16 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 6:14 PM | 7:13 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 9:05 PM ▲ 0.1 ft | 97very high | |||
| 17 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 6:15 PM | 8:13 AM ▼ -0.5 ft | 10:37 PM ▲ 0.1 ft | 99very high | |||
| 18 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 6:59 AM ▼ 6:15 PM | 9:12 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 96very high | ||||
| 19 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 6:16 PM | 12:29 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 10:07 AM ▼ -0.4 ft | 96very high | |||
| 20 Sat | 🌕 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 6:17 PM | 1:58 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 10:57 AM ▼ -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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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.
Ron R. · Captain Experiences ↗
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 18, 2:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-18 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 75%
Observed 1:35 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
5mph
From NNW (335°)
Gusts 7 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
55°F
High 58° · Low 56° so far today
Humidity
64%
Dew point 44°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.