Rockport · Aransas Bay
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Mangrove snapper
Multi-boat trip with reds, trout and mangrove snapper.
Thursday, November 5, 2026|28.228°N, 96.795°W · NOAA 8774230
| ▼ Low | 12:47 AM | 0.52 ft |
| ▲ High | 6:18 AM | 0.57 ft |
| ▼ Low | 1:18 PM | 0.54 ft |
| ▲ High | 5:21 PM | 0.56 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.05 ft
Waning Crescent
13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | 🌗 | ▲ 6:38 AM ▼ 5:42 PM | 12:07 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 10:52 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 91very high | |||
| 2 Mon | 🌗 | ▲ 6:39 AM ▼ 5:41 PM | 12:09 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 11:46 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 83high | |||
| 3 Tue | 🌘 | ▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 5:40 PM | 12:42 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 3:09 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 69average | |||
| 4 Wed | 🌘 | ▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 5:40 PM | 12:55 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 4:19 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 53average | |||
| 5 Thu | 🌘 | ▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 12:47 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 6:18 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 1:18 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 5:21 PM ▲ 0.6 ft | 36low | |
| 6 Fri | 🌘 | ▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 12:01 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 5:29 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 1:58 PM ▼ 0.5 ft | 47average | ||
| 7 Sat | 🌘 | ▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 5:17 AM ▲ 0.6 ft | 2:38 PM ▼ 0.4 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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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 ↗
Cloud cover 44% · Feels like 72°F
Observed 6:10 PM · Aransas Wildlife Refuge (1 mi) · sky & visibility from ROCKPORT/ARANSAS CO (18 mi)
Wind
25mph
From N (359°)
Gusts 36 mph
Measured at the tide station
Temperature
72°F
High 81° · Low 73° so far today
Humidity
36%
Dew point 45°F
Visibility
9mi
+0.05 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at the tide station, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 7:00 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