Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 9:45 AM | 0.44 ft |
| ▼ Low | 9:11 PM | -0.08 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.52 ft
Waning Crescent
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | 🌗 | ▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 8:19 PM | 1:17 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 8:33 AM ▲ 0.2 ft | 5:06 PM ▼ -0.0 ft | 53average | ||
| 26 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 8:18 PM | 8:15 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 6:09 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 67average | |||
| 27 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 8:17 PM | 8:19 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 7:08 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 78high | |||
| 28 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 8:17 PM | 8:53 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 8:08 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 87high | |||
| 29 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 8:16 PM | 9:45 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 9:11 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 93very high | |||
| 30 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 8:16 PM | 10:47 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 10:15 PM ▼ -0.1 ft | 97very high | |||
| 31 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 8:15 PM | 12:17 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 11:13 PM ▼ -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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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, 6:00 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 5:35 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
8mph
From N (350°)
Gusts 10 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
62°F
High 59° · Low 53° so far today
Humidity
75%
Dew point 51°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.