Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
| βΌ Low | 5:42 AM | -0.33 ft |
| β² High | 5:08 PM | 0.09 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.43 ft
Last Quarter
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | π | β² 6:49 AM βΌ 6:22 PM | 5:42 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 5:08 PM β² 0.1 ft | 81high | |||
| 1 Mon | π | β² 6:48 AM βΌ 6:23 PM | 6:41 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 6:07 PM β² 0.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 2 Tue | π | β² 6:47 AM βΌ 6:24 PM | 7:34 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 7:21 PM β² 0.1 ft | 76high | |||
| 3 Wed | π | β² 6:46 AM βΌ 6:24 PM | 8:22 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 8:32 PM β² 0.1 ft | 73high | |||
| 4 Thu | π | β² 6:45 AM βΌ 6:25 PM | 9:06 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 9:33 PM β² 0.0 ft | 71high | |||
| 5 Fri | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 6:26 PM | 9:46 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 66average | ||||
| 6 Sat | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 6:26 PM | 1:19 AM β² 0.0 ft | 10:22 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 65average |
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 19% Β· Feels like 68Β°F
Observed 4:35 PM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
14mph
From NNW (333Β°)
Gusts 19 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
69Β°F
High 72Β° Β· Low 50Β° so far today
Humidity
32%
Dew point 39Β°F
Visibility
9mi
β0.06 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
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
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, 5:00 PM (run 15z 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