Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Sunday, October 18, 2026|28.228Β°N, 96.795Β°W Β· NOAA 8774230
| βΌ Low | 12:40 AM | 0.56 ft |
| β² High | 11:55 AM | 0.77 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.21 ft
First Quarter
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | π | β² 7:29 AM βΌ 6:54 PM | 12:40 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 11:55 AM β² 0.8 ft | 73high | |||
| 19 Mon | π | β² 7:30 AM βΌ 6:53 PM | 1:19 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 12:42 PM β² 0.8 ft | 70high | |||
| 20 Tue | π | β² 7:30 AM βΌ 6:52 PM | 1:43 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 4:22 PM β² 0.7 ft | 65average | |||
| 21 Wed | π | β² 7:31 AM βΌ 6:51 PM | 1:59 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 5:11 PM β² 0.7 ft | 58average | |||
| 22 Thu | π | β² 7:32 AM βΌ 6:50 PM | 2:07 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 11:09 AM β² 0.7 ft | 1:42 PM βΌ 0.7 ft | 5:58 PM β² 0.7 ft | 49average | |
| 23 Fri | π | β² 7:32 AM βΌ 6:49 PM | 2:05 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 7:46 AM β² 0.7 ft | 2:22 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 7:16 PM β² 0.7 ft | 36low | |
| 24 Sat | π | β² 7:33 AM βΌ 6:48 PM | 1:39 AM βΌ 0.6 ft | 6:42 AM β² 0.7 ft | 3:00 PM βΌ 0.6 ft | 50average |
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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Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Rockport Β· Aransas Bay
Multi-boat trip that netted a lot of reds.
Rockport Β· Aransas Pass area
Redfish bite inconsistent but picking up.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 4:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-16 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 Β· 48 hours
Cloud cover 44%
Observed 3:40 PM Β· Aransas Wildlife Refuge (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (18 mi)
Wind
26mph
From N (357Β°)
Gusts 33 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
76Β°F
High 81Β° Β· Low 73Β° so far today
Humidity
β%
Visibility
9mi
β0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.