Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 5:37 AM | 0.65 ft |
| ▼ Low | 11:22 AM | 0.60 ft |
| ▲ High | 2:59 PM | 0.65 ft |
| ▼ Low | 11:32 PM | 0.32 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.34 ft
Waxing Gibbous
98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 3:50 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 10:21 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 3:02 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 10:52 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 48average | |
| 19 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 5:37 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 11:22 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 2:59 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 11:32 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 67average | |
| 20 Tue | 🌕 | ▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 7:52 PM | 9:32 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 12:25 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 2:59 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 78high | ||
| 21 Wed | 🌕 | ▲ 6:52 AM ▼ 7:53 PM | 12:11 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 11:02 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 89high | |||
| 22 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:51 AM ▼ 7:53 PM | 12:50 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 2:35 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 92very high | |||
| 23 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:50 AM ▼ 7:54 PM | 1:30 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 3:11 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 92very high | |||
| 24 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:49 AM ▼ 7:54 PM | 2:14 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 3:52 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 90very 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 ↗
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Observed 2:55 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
6mph
From NNW (330°)
Gusts 8 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
53°F
High 58° · Low 52° so far today
Humidity
75%
Dew point 44°F
Visibility
9mi
−0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 4:00 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