Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 1:19 AM | 0.04 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:22 AM | -0.26 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.30 ft
Waning Crescent
3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sun | 🌗 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 6:22 PM | 5:42 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 5:08 PM ▲ 0.1 ft | 81high | |||
| 1 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 6:23 PM | 6:41 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 6:07 PM ▲ 0.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 2 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 6:24 PM | 7:34 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 7:21 PM ▲ 0.1 ft | 76high | |||
| 3 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 6:24 PM | 8:22 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 8:32 PM ▲ 0.1 ft | 73high | |||
| 4 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 6:25 PM | 9:06 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 9:33 PM ▲ 0.0 ft | 71high | |||
| 5 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 6:26 PM | 9:46 AM ▼ -0.3 ft | 66average | ||||
| 6 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 6:26 PM | 1:19 AM ▲ 0.0 ft | 10:22 AM ▼ -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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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, 7:00 PM (run 21z 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 75%
Observed 6:15 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
9mph
From NNW (334°)
Gusts 12 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
65°F
High 72° · Low 50° so far today
Humidity
36%
Dew point 40°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.