Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 12:04 AM | -0.05 ft |
| ▲ High | 3:26 PM | 0.53 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | 🌑 | ▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 8:14 PM | 2:09 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 98very high | ||||
| 2 Mon | 🌑 | ▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 8:14 PM | 12:04 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 3:26 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 95very high | |||
| 3 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 8:13 PM | 12:49 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 4:32 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 88high | |||
| 4 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 6:46 AM ▼ 8:12 PM | 1:30 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 11:14 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 1:20 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 5:43 PM ▲ 0.5 ft | 74high | |
| 5 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 8:11 PM | 2:06 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 8:04 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 2:20 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 7:26 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 53average | |
| 6 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 8:10 PM | 2:38 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 7:30 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 3:21 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 10:43 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 36low | |
| 7 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 6:48 AM ▼ 8:10 PM | 2:45 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 7:17 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 4:28 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 55average |
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, 7:00 AM (run 09z 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
Cloud cover 100%
Observed 6:15 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
9mph
From N (349°)
Gusts 11 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
62°F
High 60° · Low 53° so far today
Humidity
73%
Dew point 51°F
Visibility
9mi
+0.00 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.