Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 1:19 AM | 0.15 ft |
| ▲ High | 7:39 AM | 0.34 ft |
| ▼ Low | 1:12 PM | 0.28 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:58 PM | 0.38 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.23 ft
Waning Gibbous
95% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 6:52 AM ▼ 8:03 PM | 1:50 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 76high | ||||
| 16 Mon | 🌕 | ▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 8:02 PM | 12:00 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 3:07 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 75high | |||
| 17 Tue | 🌕 | ▲ 6:53 AM ▼ 8:01 PM | 12:29 AM ▼ 0.0 ft | 3:59 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 70high | |||
| 18 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 8:00 PM | 12:55 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 9:32 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 12:33 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 4:53 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 61average | |
| 19 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 6:54 AM ▼ 7:59 PM | 1:19 AM ▼ 0.1 ft | 7:39 AM ▲ 0.3 ft | 1:12 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 5:58 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 47average | |
| 20 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 6:55 AM ▼ 7:58 PM | 1:39 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 7:05 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 1:49 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 7:38 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 32low | |
| 21 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 7:57 PM | 1:50 AM ▼ 0.3 ft | 6:40 AM ▲ 0.4 ft | 2:29 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 10:46 PM ▲ 0.4 ft | 41low |
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 ↗
Observed 8:55 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
8mph
From N (11°)
Gusts 11 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
64°F
High 62° · Low 53° so far today
Humidity
68%
Dew point 51°F
Visibility
8mi
+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.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 9:00 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