Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
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| ▼ Low | 6:35 AM | 0.33 ft |
| ▲ High | 11:25 AM | 0.42 ft |
| ▼ Low | 8:06 PM | 0.20 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.22 ft
Waxing Gibbous
64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 6:25 AM ▼ 8:19 PM | 1:12 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 3:36 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 99very high | |||
| 7 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 6:25 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 2:02 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 4:18 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 97very high | |||
| 8 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:25 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 2:52 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 4:47 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 91very high | |||
| 9 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:25 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 3:42 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 4:07 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 80high | |||
| 10 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 6:25 AM ▼ 8:21 PM | 4:36 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 2:56 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 62average | |||
| 11 Fri | 🌓 | ▲ 6:25 AM ▼ 8:21 PM | 5:34 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 12:09 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 7:36 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 11:58 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 42low | |
| 12 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 6:25 AM ▼ 8:22 PM | 6:35 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 11:25 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 8:06 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 44low |
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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Observed 9:35 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
5mph
From NNE (23°)
Gusts 6 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
61°F
High 76° · Low 50° so far today
Humidity
73%
Dew point 50°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Toggle layers above the map · click an open circle for its forecast
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, 10:00 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