Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
| β² High | 11:32 AM | 0.40 ft |
Full Moon
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | π | β² 6:25 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 5:25 AM β² 0.4 ft | 7:42 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 11:13 AM β² 0.4 ft | 8:43 PM βΌ 0.1 ft | 62average | |
| 14 Mon | π | β² 6:25 AM βΌ 8:22 PM | 7:03 AM β² 0.5 ft | 9:24 PM βΌ 0.0 ft | 76high | |||
| 15 Tue | π | β² 6:25 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 8:26 AM β² 0.5 ft | 10:10 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 83high | |||
| 16 Wed | π | β² 6:25 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 9:28 AM β² 0.5 ft | 10:59 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 88high | |||
| 17 Thu | π | β² 6:25 AM βΌ 8:23 PM | 10:26 AM β² 0.4 ft | 11:47 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 87high | |||
| 18 Fri | π | β² 6:25 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 11:32 AM β² 0.4 ft | 84high | ||||
| 19 Sat | π | β² 6:25 AM βΌ 8:24 PM | 12:32 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 1:55 PM β² 0.4 ft | 84high |
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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Observed 9:35 PM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
5mph
From N (2Β°)
Gusts 6 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
61Β°F
High 76Β° Β· Low 50Β° so far today
Humidity
73%
Dew point 50Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Matagorda Β· Bars and flats
Fly fishing for tailing and schooling reds along the deeper bars.
Ron R. Β· Captain Experiences β
Matagorda Β· Back lakes and surf
Back lakes producing, with the surf worth a look on calm days.
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Fern G. Β· Captain Experiences β
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Salinity (PSU β 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 Β· 48 hours