Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 6:17 AM | 0.53 ft |
| ▼ Low | 4:16 PM | 0.20 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.33 ft
Waning Gibbous
65% 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 | 🌖 | ▲ 6:56 AM ▼ 7:56 PM | 1:20 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 6:23 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 3:15 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 63average | ||
| 23 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 7:55 PM | 6:17 AM ▲ 0.5 ft | 4:16 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 74high | |||
| 24 Tue | 🌗 | ▲ 6:57 AM ▼ 7:54 PM | 6:34 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 5:31 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 83high | |||
| 25 Wed | 🌗 | ▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 7:52 PM | 7:18 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 6:47 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 90very high | |||
| 26 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:58 AM ▼ 7:51 PM | 8:27 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 7:55 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 96very high | |||
| 27 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:59 AM ▼ 7:50 PM | 9:42 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 8:58 PM ▼ 0.2 ft | 98very high | |||
| 28 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:59 AM ▼ 7:49 PM | 11:04 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:58 PM ▼ 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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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.
Fern G. · Captain Experiences ↗
Cloud cover 19%
Observed 9:15 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
68°F
High 63° · Low 53° so far today
Humidity
67%
Dew point 52°F
Visibility
8mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 10:00 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