Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 3:11 AM | -0.08 ft |
| ▲ High | 12:00 PM | 0.19 ft |
| ▼ Low | 2:00 PM | 0.18 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:20 PM | 0.20 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.28 ft
Waning Gibbous
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 6:26 AM ▼ 8:24 PM | 1:12 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 3:08 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 81high | |||
| 21 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:26 AM ▼ 8:24 PM | 1:48 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 3:47 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 79high | |||
| 22 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:26 AM ▼ 8:24 PM | 2:19 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 4:20 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 76high | |||
| 23 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:26 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 2:47 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 4:50 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 70high | |||
| 24 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:26 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 3:11 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 12:00 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 2:00 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 5:20 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 59average | |
| 25 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:27 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 3:30 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 11:21 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 43low | |||
| 26 Sat | 🌗 | ▲ 6:27 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 3:26 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 10:59 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 6:30 PM ▼ 0.1 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.
Fern G. · Captain Experiences ↗
Cloud cover 75%
Observed 1:35 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
4mph
From N (4°)
Gusts 4 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
59°F
High 56° · Low 54° so far today
Humidity
91%
Dew point 51°F
Visibility
9mi
−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
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 2:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-19 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