Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 6:13 AM | 0.63 ft |
| ▼ Low | 11:17 AM | 0.62 ft |
| ▲ High | 4:00 PM | 0.68 ft |
| ▼ Low | 11:57 PM | 0.46 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.22 ft
Waxing Gibbous
98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 7:32 PM | 9:48 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 10:48 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 68average | |||
| 13 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 7:07 AM ▼ 7:31 PM | 2:59 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 11:24 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 63average | |||
| 14 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:29 PM | 6:13 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 11:17 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 4:00 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 11:57 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 47average | |
| 15 Wed | 🌕 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 7:28 PM | 5:37 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 11:45 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 4:58 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 39low | ||
| 16 Thu | 🌕 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:27 PM | 12:29 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 5:24 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 12:16 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 6:05 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 38low | |
| 17 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 7:26 PM | 12:59 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 5:09 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 12:48 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 9:08 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 51average | |
| 18 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 7:25 PM | 1:25 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 4:54 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 1:22 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 11:16 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 65average |
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 ↗
Cloud cover 75% · Feels like 78°F
Observed 1:35 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from Bay City Regional (18 mi)
Wind
11mph
From E (85°)
Gusts 15 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
74°F
High 80° · Low 53° so far today
Humidity
50%
Dew point 57°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 4:00 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