Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
| β² High | 8:53 AM | 0.39 ft |
| βΌ Low | 8:08 PM | -0.08 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.47 ft
Waning Crescent
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 8:19 PM | 1:17 AM βΌ 0.1 ft | 8:33 AM β² 0.2 ft | 5:06 PM βΌ -0.0 ft | 53average | ||
| 26 Mon | π | β² 6:41 AM βΌ 8:18 PM | 8:15 AM β² 0.3 ft | 6:09 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 67average | |||
| 27 Tue | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 8:17 PM | 8:19 AM β² 0.3 ft | 7:08 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 78high | |||
| 28 Wed | π | β² 6:42 AM βΌ 8:17 PM | 8:53 AM β² 0.4 ft | 8:08 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 87high | |||
| 29 Thu | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 8:16 PM | 9:45 AM β² 0.4 ft | 9:11 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 93very high | |||
| 30 Fri | π | β² 6:43 AM βΌ 8:16 PM | 10:47 AM β² 0.5 ft | 10:15 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 97very high | |||
| 31 Sat | π | β² 6:44 AM βΌ 8:15 PM | 12:17 PM β² 0.5 ft | 11:13 PM βΌ -0.1 ft | 98very 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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Cloud cover 75%
Observed 4:55 AM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
6mph
From NNW (337Β°)
Gusts 9 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
59Β°F
High 58Β° Β· Low 53Β° so far today
Humidity
77%
Dew point 50Β°F
Visibility
9mi
β0.03 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
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
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 19, 5:00 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 Β· 48 hours