Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
| βΌ Low | 1:20 AM | 0.40 ft |
| β² High | 6:23 AM | 0.46 ft |
| βΌ Low | 3:15 PM | 0.20 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.27 ft
Waning Gibbous
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sun | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 7:56 PM | 1:20 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 6:23 AM β² 0.5 ft | 3:15 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 63average | ||
| 23 Mon | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 7:55 PM | 6:17 AM β² 0.5 ft | 4:16 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 74high | |||
| 24 Tue | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 7:54 PM | 6:34 AM β² 0.6 ft | 5:31 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 83high | |||
| 25 Wed | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 7:52 PM | 7:18 AM β² 0.7 ft | 6:47 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 90very high | |||
| 26 Thu | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 7:51 PM | 8:27 AM β² 0.7 ft | 7:55 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 96very high | |||
| 27 Fri | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 7:50 PM | 9:42 AM β² 0.7 ft | 8:58 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 98very high | |||
| 28 Sat | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 7:49 PM | 11:04 AM β² 0.8 ft | 9:58 PM βΌ 0.3 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 44%
Observed 10:15 AM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
6mph
From NNE (25Β°)
Gusts 9 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
73Β°F
High 69Β° Β· Low 53Β° so far today
Humidity
63%
Dew point 56Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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.
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, 12:00 PM (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 Β· 48 hours