Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 5:30 AM | 0.52 ft |
| ▼ Low | 9:52 AM | 0.49 ft |
| ▲ High | 2:34 PM | 0.55 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:23 PM | 0.28 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.27 ft
Waning Crescent
9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 3:45 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 9:01 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 2:52 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 9:52 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 38low | |
| 3 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 9:52 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 2:34 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 10:23 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 56average | |
| 4 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 8:00 PM | 8:39 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 11:13 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 2:17 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 11:01 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 73high | |
| 5 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 6:39 AM ▼ 8:01 PM | 10:10 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 11:43 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 86high | |||
| 6 Thu | 🌑 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 8:02 PM | 11:15 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 87high | ||||
| 7 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 8:02 PM | 12:27 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 2:46 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 94very high | |||
| 8 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 8:03 PM | 1:15 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 3:30 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 99very 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.
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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
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 4:55 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
7mph
From N (350°)
Gusts 8 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
53°F
High 58° · Low 50° so far today
Humidity
78%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
9mi
−0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.