Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 12:58 AM | 0.59 ft |
| ▼ Low | 8:05 AM | 0.49 ft |
| ▲ High | 1:29 PM | 0.61 ft |
| ▼ Low | 9:15 PM | 0.43 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.18 ft
Waxing Gibbous
77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 6:36 AM ▼ 8:03 PM | 2:06 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 4:10 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 99very high | |||
| 10 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 8:04 PM | 3:03 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 4:41 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 96very high | |||
| 11 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:35 AM ▼ 8:05 PM | 4:06 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 4:57 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 91very high | |||
| 12 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 6:34 AM ▼ 8:05 PM | 5:13 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 4:48 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 83high | |||
| 13 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 8:06 PM | 6:17 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 4:29 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 69average | |||
| 14 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 8:07 PM | 7:12 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 3:48 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 8:48 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 51average | ||
| 15 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 6:32 AM ▼ 8:07 PM | 12:58 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 8:05 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 1:29 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 9:15 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.
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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, 11:00 AM (run 09z 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
Observed 9:55 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
12mph
From NE (37°)
Gusts 17 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
70°F
High 66° · Low 50° so far today
Humidity
48%
Dew point 46°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.