Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 7:44 AM | 0.28 ft |
| ▲ High | 3:56 PM | 0.52 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.23 ft
Waning Crescent
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 7:55 PM | 3:04 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 4:32 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 81high | |||
| 26 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 7:56 PM | 4:07 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 5:08 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 76high | |||
| 27 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 7:56 PM | 5:17 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 5:39 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 72high | |||
| 28 Wed | 🌗 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 7:57 PM | 6:18 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 5:59 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 68average | |||
| 29 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 7:57 PM | 7:05 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 5:40 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 61average | |||
| 30 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 7:58 PM | 7:44 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 3:56 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 50average | |||
| 1 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 8:22 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 3:11 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 9:34 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 38low |
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 19%
Observed 5:35 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
8mph
From N (355°)
Gusts 10 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
53°F
High 58° · Low 50° so far today
Humidity
74%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
9mi
−0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 6:00 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