Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 1:49 AM | -0.11 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:49 PM | 0.43 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.54 ft
Waxing Crescent
10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sun | 🌑 | ▲ 6:30 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 12:17 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 2:58 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 99very high | |||
| 5 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 6:30 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 1:05 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 3:56 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 96very high | |||
| 6 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:31 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 1:49 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 4:49 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 91very high | |||
| 7 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:31 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 2:31 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 5:51 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 78high | |||
| 8 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 6:32 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 3:11 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 12:10 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 4:08 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 7:53 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 58average | |
| 9 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:32 AM ▼ 8:25 PM | 3:48 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 9:58 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 5:38 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 11:08 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 34low | |
| 10 Sat | 🌓 | ▲ 6:33 AM ▼ 8:24 PM | 4:01 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 9:35 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 6:34 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 49average |
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 2:55 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
7mph
From NNW (341°)
Gusts 9 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
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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, 4:00 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