Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 4:55 AM | 0.78 ft |
| ▼ Low | 10:19 AM | 0.76 ft |
| ▲ High | 2:39 PM | 0.78 ft |
| ▼ Low | 9:55 PM | 0.61 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.17 ft
Waxing Gibbous
86% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 7:21 AM ▼ 6:59 PM | 6:57 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:16 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 55average | |||
| 11 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 6:58 PM | 4:55 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:19 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 2:39 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 9:55 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 47average | |
| 12 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:22 AM ▼ 6:57 PM | 4:07 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:13 AM ▼ 0.7 ft | 4:00 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:39 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 40low | |
| 13 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 6:56 PM | 3:55 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 10:37 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 5:06 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:29 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 40low | |
| 14 Thu | 🌕 | ▲ 7:23 AM ▼ 6:55 PM | 3:45 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:07 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 6:36 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 54average | ||
| 15 Fri | 🌕 | ▲ 7:24 AM ▼ 6:53 PM | 12:21 AM ▼ 0.8 ft | 3:31 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 11:42 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 9:44 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 70high | |
| 16 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:25 AM ▼ 6:52 PM | 1:08 AM ▼ 0.9 ft | 3:16 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 12:19 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 11:04 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 83high |
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, 7:00 PM (run 21z 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
13mph
From ENE (64°)
Gusts 16 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
71°F
High 81° · Low 73° so far today
Humidity
51%
Dew point 59°F
Visibility
10+mi
−0.00 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.