Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 3:35 AM | 1.01 ft |
| ▼ Low | 3:08 PM | 0.55 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.46 ft
Waxing Crescent
24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 7:07 PM | 3:23 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 2:13 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 93very high | |||
| 4 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:18 AM ▼ 7:06 PM | 3:35 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 3:08 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 93very high | |||
| 5 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:18 AM ▼ 7:04 PM | 4:17 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 4:22 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 89high | |||
| 6 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 7:03 PM | 4:59 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 5:49 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 82high | |||
| 7 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:19 AM ▼ 7:02 PM | 5:41 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 7:01 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 76high | |||
| 8 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:20 AM ▼ 7:01 PM | 6:20 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 7:55 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 71high | |||
| 9 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 7:00 PM | 6:53 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 8:38 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 63average |
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 ↗
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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
15mph
From ENE (74°)
Gusts 17 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
−0.01 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.