Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Thursday, February 18, 2027|28.710Β°N, 95.914Β°W Β· NOAA 8773146
| βΌ Low | 9:12 AM | -0.43 ft |
Waxing Gibbous
93% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
Fern G. Β· Captain Experiences β
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 10:55 AM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
13mph
From NNE (23Β°)
Gusts 22 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
62Β°F
High 64Β° Β· Low 50Β° so far today
Humidity
42%
Dew point 40Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
Salinity (PSU β 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 Β· 48 hours