Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 1:47 AM | 0.35 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:00 AM | 0.15 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:44 PM | 0.37 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:34 PM | 0.31 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.22 ft
Waning Crescent
11% 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 | 🌖 | ▲ 7:18 AM ▼ 7:39 PM | 4:47 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 5:16 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 81high | |||
| 29 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 7:40 PM | 6:07 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 5:58 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 77high | |||
| 30 Tue | 🌗 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 7:40 PM | 7:11 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 6:42 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 74high | |||
| 31 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:41 PM | 8:00 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 7:24 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 71high | |||
| 1 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 7:13 AM ▼ 7:41 PM | 8:42 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 7:48 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 65average | |||
| 2 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 7:42 PM | 9:21 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 5:40 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 11:03 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 56average | ||
| 3 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 7:42 PM | 1:47 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 10:00 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 4:44 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 10:34 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 44low |
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 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.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 12:00 AM (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