Matagorda Β· Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. Β· Captain Experiences β
Wednesday, September 8, 2027|28.710Β°N, 95.914Β°W Β· NOAA 8773146
| β² High | 6:01 AM | 0.78 ft |
| βΌ Low | 7:28 PM | 0.37 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.41 ft
First Quarter
59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sun | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 7:40 PM | 4:51 AM β² 0.8 ft | 3:39 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 80high | |||
| 6 Mon | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 7:39 PM | 4:41 AM β² 0.8 ft | 4:53 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 81high | |||
| 7 Tue | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 7:38 PM | 5:14 AM β² 0.8 ft | 6:15 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 81high | |||
| 8 Wed | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 7:37 PM | 6:01 AM β² 0.8 ft | 7:28 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 79high | |||
| 9 Thu | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 7:35 PM | 6:56 AM β² 0.8 ft | 8:30 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 75high | |||
| 10 Fri | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 7:34 PM | 7:59 AM β² 0.7 ft | 9:23 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 72high | |||
| 11 Sat | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 7:33 PM | 9:01 AM β² 0.7 ft | 10:09 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 68average |
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 75% Β· Feels like 78Β°F
Observed 1:35 PM Β· Matagorda City (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
14mph
From ENE (71Β°)
Gusts 18 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
75Β°F
High 80Β° Β· Low 53Β° so far today
Humidity
50%
Dew point 57Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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.
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
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, 2:00 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 Β· 48 hours