Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 5:41 AM | 0.18 ft |
| ▲ High | 1:32 PM | 0.39 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.21 ft
Last Quarter
49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:28 AM ▼ 8:12 PM | 2:02 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 3:50 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 81high | |||
| 24 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:28 AM ▼ 8:12 PM | 2:44 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 4:25 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 78high | |||
| 25 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:28 AM ▼ 8:13 PM | 3:27 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 4:53 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 74high | |||
| 26 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:27 AM ▼ 8:14 PM | 4:12 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 5:12 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 68average | |||
| 27 Thu | 🌗 | ▲ 6:27 AM ▼ 8:14 PM | 4:57 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 4:55 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 59average | |||
| 28 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 6:27 AM ▼ 8:15 PM | 5:41 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 1:32 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 46average | |||
| 29 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:26 AM ▼ 8:15 PM | 6:22 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 1:01 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 8:19 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 34low |
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.
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Cloud cover 75%
Observed 8:35 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
5mph
From NNE (18°)
Gusts 6 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
64°F
High 76° · Low 50° so far today
Humidity
63%
Dew point 50°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 18, 9:00 PM (run 21z 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