Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▼ Low | 1:03 AM | 0.92 ft |
| ▲ High | 3:57 AM | 0.96 ft |
| ▼ Low | 12:44 PM | 0.61 ft |
| ▲ High | 10:39 PM | 1.00 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.39 ft
Waxing Crescent
4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sun | 🌘 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:15 PM | 11:49 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 9:31 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 86high | |||
| 27 Mon | 🌘 | ▲ 7:14 AM ▼ 7:14 PM | 2:06 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 10:25 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 76high | |||
| 28 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 7:13 PM | 4:49 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 10:22 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 3:43 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 11:19 PM ▼ 0.8 ft | 48average | |
| 29 Wed | 🌑 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 7:11 PM | 4:01 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 11:16 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 5:06 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 48average | ||
| 30 Thu | 🌑 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 7:10 PM | 12:13 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 3:57 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 12:01 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 6:55 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 64average | |
| 1 Fri | 🌒 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 7:09 PM | 1:03 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 3:57 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 12:44 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 10:39 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 81high | |
| 2 Sat | 🌒 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 7:08 PM | 1:50 AM ▼ 1.0 ft | 3:51 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 1:27 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 91very 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.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 6:00 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
Cloud cover 0% · Feels like 79°F
Observed 4:35 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from PALACIOS MUNICIPAL (20 mi)
Wind
14mph
From E (80°)
Gusts 16 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
72°F
High 81° · Low 73° so far today
Humidity
51%
Dew point 59°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
Pressure has been falling for hours. The bite usually slows.