Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 1:36 PM | 0.46 ft |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sun | 🌗 | ▲ 6:27 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 10:34 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 7:05 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 50average | |||
| 28 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 6:28 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 10:08 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 7:46 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 65average | |||
| 29 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 6:28 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 9:49 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 8:31 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 77high | |||
| 30 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 6:28 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 9:54 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 9:24 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 86high | |||
| 1 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:29 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 10:30 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 10:23 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 92very high | |||
| 2 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:29 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 11:31 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 11:22 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 96very high | |||
| 3 Sat | 🌑 | ▲ 6:30 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 1:36 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 96very high |
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 19, 3:00 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
Observed 2:35 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
6mph
From N (353°)
Gusts 7 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
58°F
High 56° · Low 54° so far today
Humidity
81%
Dew point 50°F
Visibility
9mi
−0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.