Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
| βΌ Low | 5:37 AM | 0.25 ft |
| β² High | 5:51 PM | 0.76 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.51 ft
First Quarter
47% illuminated
Low
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 3:08 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 4:50 PM β² 0.7 ft | 99very high | |||
| 12 Mon | π | β² 7:01 AM βΌ 7:47 PM | 4:19 AM βΌ 0.2 ft | 5:23 PM β² 0.8 ft | 97very high | |||
| 13 Tue | π | β² 7:00 AM βΌ 7:48 PM | 5:37 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 5:51 PM β² 0.8 ft | 93very high | |||
| 14 Wed | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 6:46 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 6:05 PM β² 0.7 ft | 89high | |||
| 15 Thu | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 7:43 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 6:01 PM β² 0.7 ft | 78high | |||
| 16 Fri | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 7:50 PM | 8:34 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 5:31 PM β² 0.6 ft | 9:37 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 62average | ||
| 17 Sat | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 7:50 PM | 1:45 AM β² 0.6 ft | 9:26 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 3:32 PM β² 0.6 ft | 10:13 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 41low |
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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Cloud cover 75%
Observed 1:55 AM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
6mph
From NNW (342Β°)
Gusts 8 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
53Β°F
High 58Β° Β· Low 55Β° so far today
Humidity
67%
Dew point 44Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Matagorda Β· Bars and flats
Fly fishing for tailing and schooling reds along the deeper bars.
Ron R. Β· Captain Experiences β
Matagorda Β· Back lakes and surf
Back lakes producing, with the surf worth a look on calm days.
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
Fern G. Β· Captain Experiences β
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 2:00 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 Β· 48 hours