Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 5:13 AM | 0.41 ft |
| ▼ Low | 12:21 PM | 0.28 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:25 PM | 0.38 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.12 ft
Full Moon
100% illuminated
Good
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sun | 🌕 | ▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 7:35 PM | 3:52 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 11:34 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 4:30 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 11:50 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 45average | |
| 22 Mon | 🌕 | ▲ 7:25 AM ▼ 7:36 PM | 5:13 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 12:21 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 4:25 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 48average | ||
| 23 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:24 AM ▼ 7:36 PM | 12:33 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 9:29 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 1:01 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 4:23 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 66average | |
| 24 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 7:37 PM | 1:13 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 4:13 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 79high | |||
| 25 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 7:37 PM | 1:54 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 3:53 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 86high | |||
| 26 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 7:38 PM | 2:39 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 4:03 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 89high | |||
| 27 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 7:38 PM | 3:34 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 4:36 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 87high |
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 18, 1:00 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 100%
Observed 11:35 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
7mph
From N (2°)
Gusts 8 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
55°F
Humidity
64%
Dew point 44°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.