Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 12:48 AM | -0.13 ft |
| ▲ High | 3:59 PM | 0.22 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.35 ft
Waxing Crescent
12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sun | 🌑 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 6:27 PM | 2:34 AM ▲ 0.0 ft | 10:55 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 5:01 PM ▲ 0.0 ft | 10:58 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 58average | |
| 8 Mon | 🌑 | ▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 6:27 PM | 3:38 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 11:27 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 4:41 PM ▲ 0.0 ft | 11:35 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 31low | |
| 9 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 6:28 PM | 4:50 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 11:55 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 4:23 PM ▲ 0.1 ft | 38low | ||
| 10 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:39 AM ▼ 6:29 PM | 12:10 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 9:47 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 12:12 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 4:09 PM ▲ 0.1 ft | 53average | |
| 11 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 6:29 PM | 12:48 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 3:59 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 68average | |||
| 12 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 6:30 PM | 1:31 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 3:55 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 81high | |||
| 13 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 6:30 PM | 2:24 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 4:10 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 91very high |
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.
Fern G. · Captain Experiences ↗
Cloud cover 75% · Feels like 69°F
Observed 5:35 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
11mph
From NNW (345°)
Gusts 17 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
69°F
High 72° · Low 50° so far today
Humidity
33%
Dew point 40°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 has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 6:00 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 · 48 hours