Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 4:53 AM | 0.40 ft |
| ▼ Low | 11:24 AM | 0.31 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:11 PM | 0.42 ft |
| ▼ Low | 11:33 PM | 0.21 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.20 ft
Waning Crescent
2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 7:43 PM | 3:38 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 10:41 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 4:26 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 11:00 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 35low | |
| 5 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:43 PM | 4:53 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 11:24 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 4:11 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 11:33 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 44low | |
| 6 Tue | 🌑 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:44 PM | 6:44 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 12:08 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 3:58 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 56average | ||
| 7 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 7:06 AM ▼ 7:45 PM | 12:07 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 10:28 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 12:45 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 3:48 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 70high | |
| 8 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 7:05 AM ▼ 7:45 PM | 12:44 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 3:45 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 81high | |||
| 9 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 7:04 AM ▼ 7:46 PM | 1:25 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 3:54 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 92very high | |||
| 10 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 7:46 PM | 2:11 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 4:18 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 98very 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.
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Matagorda · Back lakes and surf
Back lakes producing, with the surf worth a look on calm days.
Fern G. · Captain Experiences ↗
Observed 12:55 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
7mph
From NNW (330°)
Gusts 9 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
56°F
High 58° · Low 57° so far today
Humidity
61%
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, 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