Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 12:28 AM | 0.43 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:51 AM | 0.62 ft |
| ▼ Low | 12:21 PM | 0.59 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:23 PM | 0.75 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.32 ft
Waxing Crescent
1% illuminated
Good
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 7:48 PM | 1:04 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:54 PM ▼ 0.3 ft | 97very high | |||
| 30 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:00 AM ▼ 7:47 PM | 2:48 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:43 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 91very high | |||
| 31 Tue | 🌑 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 7:46 PM | 4:07 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 79high | ||||
| 1 Wed | 🌒 | ▲ 7:01 AM ▼ 7:45 PM | 12:28 AM ▼ 0.4 ft | 5:51 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 12:21 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 5:23 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 66average | |
| 2 Thu | 🌒 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 7:44 PM | 1:10 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 5:35 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 1:09 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 6:59 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 46average | |
| 3 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 7:02 AM ▼ 7:42 PM | 1:47 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 5:32 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 1:54 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 10:46 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 56average | |
| 4 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 7:03 AM ▼ 7:41 PM | 2:14 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 5:23 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 2:42 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 72high |
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.
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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, 1:00 PM (run 15z 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
Feels like 79°F
Observed 11:55 AM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
14mph
From ENE (67°)
Gusts 16 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
74°F
High 80° · Low 53° so far today
Humidity
47%
Dew point 57°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.