Matagorda · Matagorda Bay
- Redfish
- Tripletail
Reds and tripletail out in big water.
Zack S. · Captain Experiences ↗
| ▲ High | 4:36 AM | 1.03 ft |
| ▼ Low | 3:47 PM | 0.55 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.48 ft
Waning Gibbous
72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sun | 🌖 | ▲ 7:25 AM ▼ 6:51 PM | 1:00 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 86high | ||||
| 18 Mon | 🌖 | ▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 6:50 PM | 3:23 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 1:46 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 91very high | |||
| 19 Tue | 🌖 | ▲ 7:26 AM ▼ 6:49 PM | 3:58 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 2:40 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 92very high | |||
| 20 Wed | 🌖 | ▲ 7:27 AM ▼ 6:48 PM | 4:36 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 3:47 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 92very high | |||
| 21 Thu | 🌖 | ▲ 7:28 AM ▼ 6:47 PM | 5:13 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 5:04 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 91very high | |||
| 22 Fri | 🌗 | ▲ 7:28 AM ▼ 6:46 PM | 5:43 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 6:16 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 86high | |||
| 23 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 7:29 AM ▼ 6:46 PM | 5:53 AM ▲ 1.0 ft | 7:15 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 79high |
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.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 19, 9:00 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 72°F
Observed 7:10 PM · Matagorda City (1 mi) · sky & visibility from PALACIOS MUNICIPAL (20 mi)
Wind
6mph
From NE (45°)
5 kt on the water
Gusts 9 mph (7 kt)
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
68°F
High 81° · Low 72° so far today
Humidity
69%
Dew point 61°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.