Rockport · Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Friday, October 23, 2026|28.228°N, 96.795°W · NOAA 8774230
| ▼ Low | 2:05 AM | 0.62 ft |
| ▲ High | 7:46 AM | 0.67 ft |
| ▼ Low | 2:22 PM | 0.63 ft |
| ▲ High | 7:16 PM | 0.66 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.05 ft
Waxing Gibbous
92% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 🌓 | ▲ 7:29 AM ▼ 6:54 PM | 12:40 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 11:55 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 73high | |||
| 19 Mon | 🌓 | ▲ 7:30 AM ▼ 6:53 PM | 1:19 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 12:42 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 70high | |||
| 20 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:30 AM ▼ 6:52 PM | 1:43 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 4:22 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 65average | |||
| 21 Wed | 🌔 | ▲ 7:31 AM ▼ 6:51 PM | 1:59 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 5:11 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 58average | |||
| 22 Thu | 🌔 | ▲ 7:32 AM ▼ 6:50 PM | 2:07 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 11:09 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 1:42 PM ▼ 0.7 ft | 5:58 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 49average | |
| 23 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:32 AM ▼ 6:49 PM | 2:05 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 7:46 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 2:22 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 7:16 PM ▲ 0.7 ft | 36low | |
| 24 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:33 AM ▼ 6:48 PM | 1:39 AM ▼ 0.6 ft | 6:42 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 3:00 PM ▼ 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 · Aransas Bay
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Rockport · Aransas Bay
Multi-boat trip that netted a lot of reds.
Rockport · Aransas Pass area
Redfish bite inconsistent but picking up.
John W. (Aransas Pass) · Captain Experiences ↗
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 2:00 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 · 48 hours
Cloud cover 100% · Feels like 79°F
Observed 2:05 PM · Aransas Wildlife Refuge (1 mi) · sky & visibility from ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (18 mi)
Wind
24mph
From N (2°)
Gusts 33 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
75°F
High 79° · Low 73° so far today
Humidity
54%
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.