Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 1:48 AM | -0.17 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:49 PM | 0.19 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.36 ft
Waning Gibbous
92% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌕 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 8:22 PM | 12:23 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 2:28 PM ▲ 0.3 ft | 81high | |||
| 19 Mon | 🌕 | ▲ 6:37 AM ▼ 8:22 PM | 12:56 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 3:20 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 79high | |||
| 20 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 8:21 PM | 1:24 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 4:03 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 76high | |||
| 21 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 8:21 PM | 1:48 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 4:49 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 68average | |||
| 22 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:39 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 2:09 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 10:17 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 1:55 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 5:50 PM ▲ 0.2 ft | 57average | |
| 23 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:39 AM ▼ 8:20 PM | 2:24 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 9:37 AM ▲ 0.1 ft | 2:56 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 7:42 PM ▲ 0.1 ft | 41low | |
| 24 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 8:19 PM | 2:24 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 9:03 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 4:00 PM ▼ 0.0 ft | 10:41 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 0%
Observed 3:55 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
8mph
From NNW (344°)
Gusts 9 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
58°F
High 56° · Low 53° so far today
Humidity
85%
Dew point 50°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 has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
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